Éléphants et pattes de mouche

I am currently working on the English version of L’harmonica, le trombone et le parapluie. There will be a few changes, notably the title.On a Glenn Miller Tune seems more suitable in the language of Shakespeare There will also be a new preface. Indeed, Mr. Neil Barber, the historian specializing in D-Day and the 9th…

July 16, 2022 Dear Clara, Yesterday, I was given an invaluable gift. Yesterday, I entered the house. It was a feeling I will never forget. All those years of passing by, taking photos at the gate, thinking, “If only…” And now, thanks to Claire, its new owner (yes, Claire, Clara…), I was able to realize…

It is with great joy that I announce that L’harmonica le trombone et le parapluie now exists in its English version. It will be online soon. Very soon. I would like to thank Éditions In Octavo and my accomplice Martin Long for his proofreading. All that remains is for me to work on the new…

My heartfelt thanks go out to each of you for the warm reception and enthusiasm you’ve shown for L’harmonica le trombone et le parapluie . Since its journey began, your presence at signings, your messages, and your reviews have been a source of joy and inspiration. It’s incredibly moving to know that Peter, Emily, Fanfan…

Christelle has produced a beautifully written and poignant tale that reflects, in one suchincident, the many legacies of this bravery; one of them being love. She relates in amasterful manner the depth of pain that can go with such love, engendered andexaggerated during wartime. This book is a tribute to all such French people and…

Because I’ve had the chance to travel.Because many of those I knew as a child are English speakers.Because I regularly discover that I’m also followed outside of France…For all these reasons…I’ve decided to add an English section to this site.Welcome, and please forgive any upcoming syntax errors… I kindly ask for your understanding.