Used book – Elisabeth T1 The Automaton's Secret, Annie Jay, Ariane Delrieu

Princess Elisabeth's governess has a hard time getting her to obey. With the agreement of the King of France, who is none other than Elisabeth's grandfather, she hires a sub-governess, Madame de Mackau, whose mission will be to "tame" her. But Elisabeth is not about to let herself be easily swayed...

Fortunately, she quickly becomes inseparable from Angélique, Madame de Mackau's daughter. Together, Elisabeth and Angélique will have to solve a very mysterious enigma... To whom is the note hidden in Elisabeth's precious automaton addressed? How can they find "The Lady with the Rose," the valuable painting that has been missing for over 30 years? To help them, they can count on Théo, the young page...

Ages 8 and up