New: Two books by Mary Anna Barbey now available in English

First published in French, Mary Anna Barbey’s historical novel, Prosperity Mill, is now available in English, translated by the author.

Susannah Marshall was fourteen when the strike broke out at Prosperity Mill. For months, her small town in North Carolina would be shaken by scenes of conflict, terror and even murder.
Sixty-five years later, a renowned historian, Susannah returns to her hometown in a final attempt to understand the world-famous walkout led by the communists. Will she discover some clue, some piece of information that will put her mind at rest? What role did her own family play in the tragic events? And if she finds the truth, will anyone want to hear her story?

Based on the history of the 1929 textile strike in Gastonia, North Carolina, this work of fiction explores the way in which historical conflict can impact individual lives. By reviving events almost forgotten, Susannah's quest also reaffirms the importance of passing on stories from one generation to the next.

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Originally published under the title Les amants du Bois sacré, this small book is now available in a revised version in English, translated by the author. Preface: Philippe Turrel.

For Adrian, sometimes known as the “sensitive guide*, the archaeological sites of Vaison-la-Romaine in Provence are a haven for restless souls.
Entranced, Alexandrine, an archaeologist herself, follows him through the ruins, coming finally to a circular clearing on the hill where, long before Roman times, the Celtic peoples gathered to pray and sing and dance.

Will the ancient goddess Belisama still be there, guarding the entrance to her sacred wood?

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