The Seven Fires of Mademoiselle by Esther Vilar
Carlota is a twelve-year-old who is fond of making elaborate inventions and devoted to her French nanny, Mademoiselle. On Christmas Day, Carlota's decorations catch fire and the local fire brigade rush to the scene. Among the firefighters there is one short, balding man called Nick Kowalski with whom mademoiselle falls instantly in love.
Sparky.. A genuinely enjoyable comic caper * Independent *
A slight, charming read -- Catherine Taylor * The Guardian *
An enchanting little novel. The incendiary infatuation at its heart is both inexplicable as it is enthralling -- Sara Wilson * Historical Novels Review *
A slight, charming read -- Catherine Taylor * The Guardian *
An enchanting little novel. The incendiary infatuation at its heart is both inexplicable as it is enthralling -- Sara Wilson * Historical Novels Review *
Esther Vilar is a Buenos Aires-born playwright and the author of a classic non-fiction work on gender politics called The Manipulated Man (1971) which caused great controversy and was a bestseller on its publication. Her numerous plays include The American Popess, Speer and Jealousy.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099531647 |
| ISBN 10 | 009953164X |
| Title | The Seven Fires of Mademoiselle |
| Author | Esther Vilar |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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