At the age of seventeen Claudine is in despair having left her beloved Montigny
for a new life in Paris. Comforted by her devoted maid Melie, her slug-obsessed
Papa, and the trustworthy cat Fanchette, Claudine's instinctive curiosity gradua
lly leads to an awakened interest in the city.Ruthless, impetuous and chastely s
ensual Claudine records her witty observations and adventures amongst the intrig
uing characters that surround her, evoking the glamour and excitement of Parisia
n life.Written with striking realism Claudine in Paris is an inspiring portrait
of a precocious young girl on the brink of transformation into a woman for her,
and our, time.
