{"product_id":"9788490344101","title":"Paris Café","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCafè de París\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that follows the transformation of Magdalena, a young woman who leaves her native village to pursue the dream of music. From singing in the home garden to triumphing as Madeleine on the stages of great cities, the protagonist experiences a journey of personal empowerment in the midst of the Second World War. The Cafè de París becomes the symbol of an idyll with the City of Light and the trigger for a reflection on success, family sacrifices, and the determination to never let go of the reins of one's own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story begins when Magdalena, a girl from a village marked by hardship and rural exodus, decides to follow a street performer of Greek origin and disappear from her previous life. From that point on, she enters the uncertain world of music and, in a short time, goes from singing in the home garden to triumphing as Madeleine on the stages of great cities. The discovery of the Cafè de París will lead her to live an idyll with the City of Light and, at the same time, to understand the meaning of success and its major repercussions on family life. Against the backdrop of the Second World War, the protagonist traverses iconic places in the artistic world and, at a decisive moment, takes the reins of her life and never lets them go, despite the harshness of the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFemale empowerment and the search for one's own identity through music.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRural exodus and social transformation during the first half of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe tensions between professional success and the consequences in the family sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe Second World War as a backdrop for a story of personal improvement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe artistic world and the iconic spaces of the city of Paris as a stage for change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel is recommended for readers interested in stories of female improvement set in the historical context of the Second World War. It is also ideal for those who enjoy narratives that combine a personal journey with the discovery of the artistic and musical world, as well as for those looking for an emotional read about the sacrifices and decisions that mark a life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep insight into the empowerment process of a woman who fights to make her dreams come true in an adverse context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn evocative portrait of rural life and the transformation toward the city, with the social changes that entails.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the price of success and the tensions it generates in family relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rich historical setting that transports the reader to the artistic scenes of Paris during the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALIERN PONS, FRANCESCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cossetània Edicions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes de color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 595 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafè de París is a novel that successfully combines a coming-of-age narrative with a well-defined historical context. The author builds a female character who evolves believably, from rural innocence to the determination of a woman who takes the reins of her life. The plot, centered on the world of music and Parisian stages, offers an enjoyable and emotional read, although some passages could delve deeper into the emotional consequences of the decisions made. Recommended for those looking for a story of empowerment with a solid historical background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSETÀNIA EDICIONS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405156540763,"sku":"9788490344101","price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849034410.jpg?v=1781824178","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490344101","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}