Novel
“The Child of Source” is Lucile’s first novel, originally published in French by KERO Calmann-Lévy Editions and Livre de Poche.
It is available in English, in Kindle and paperback format on Amazon.
A coming-of-age story selected for the Prix des Libraires (Bookseller’s Prize).
The novel tells the story of Nassim, who at ten years old flees into the desert to escape from the tyrannical foreman working for his family’s business. Throughout his travels, Nassim learns to master his emotions, his fears and his desires. Several years later, he returns home, brimming with newfound self-awareness and knowledge.
Coming soon…
Lucile Paul-Chevance’s upcoming novel tells the story of Abida, a mysterious, endearing character already present in “L’enfant de la Source” (The Child of Source).
Abida believes she has been cursed. Several months after her mother dies in childbirth, her older sister goes blind and her devastated father retreats into silence. Helped by her exceptional and kind yet authoritarian grandmother, Abida will learn to recognize her true value and will embrace her own life fully.
Later on, a loved one dies, and Abida embarks on a path fraught with difficulties, revolts and unexpected lessons that will end up guiding her to acceptance and a deep-seated awareness of who she is. She will learn that grieving is the most spiritual experience a person can hope to have.
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