A Farm in Picardy

By Dora Nelson

Book Overview

A Farm In Picardy is a novel written by Dora Nelson and first published in 1919. The story is set in the rural region of Picardy in France during World War I. The main character, a young Englishwoman named Margaret, travels to Picardy to help with the war effort. She ends up staying on a farm run by a French family and becomes deeply involved in their lives. Margaret forms close bonds with the family members, including the kind-hearted farmer, his wife, and their daughter. As the war rages on, Margaret witnesses the devastating effects it has on the people and land around her. She also experiences personal growth and learns valuable lessons about love, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit. A Farm In Picardy is a poignant and heartwarming tale that offers a vivid portrayal of life in wartime France.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437453198
• ISBN13: 9781437453195
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"