Used Book – The Ladies of Paulilles, Nicole Yrle

A stone's throw from Cap Béar, nestled between Banyuls and Port-Vendres, the Bay of Paulilles, a jewel of the Côte Vermeille, holds a whole segment of Roussillon's history. Madeleine, Marie, Maria or Marion, the "Ladies of Paulilles", workers at the Nobel factory, are the protagonists of a human epic that intertwines the daily lives of humble yet noble men and women, confronted with the contempt of a few special interests and the violence of a 20th century marked by wars. A history whose upheavals and grey areas leave their mark on each character. In 1916, weren't Annamites forced to leave their country to serve the "motherland" and replace the workers sent to the front? Marine, the descendant of the four workers, strives to preserve their rich memory, while pursuing her own quest which, from silences to well-kept secrets, will one day bring soothing revelations. Generation after generation, the adventure of the "Ladies of Paulilles" weaves poignant destinies, wavering between loves and tragedies, simple pleasures and suffering. A gripping story, dedicated to humanity, dignity and solidarity, served by intense and evocative writing. A moving anthem, punctuated by the passions, hopes and pride of the "Ladies of Paulilles".