Title : The Path of Tears - Christian Laborie - Book
Summary :
Ruben is passionate about the nascent railways. For his 12th birthday, his father gives him his first train ride. During the journey, he meets a mysterious character who captivates him: Paulin Talabot, the great initiator of the French railways. A few months later, his parents take in a little girl, Marie. They grow up side by side, like brother and sister. Over the years, Ruben falls in love with Marie, who refuses to grant him her love. Saddened by this refusal, Ruben decides to leave the family farmhouse. On his 20th birthday, in 1864, against his father's wishes, he gets hired on the railway construction sites. For Ruben, a life filled with encounters, love, danger, and rebellion begins. A life that brings him into contact with a young engineer, fellow workers, both from the Cévennes and foreigners, and "reds" who try to draw him into political protest. From dream to reality, young Ruben will finally be able to sort things out, but at the cost of certain sacrifices.
- EAN: 9782844944849
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