Rosalie's Soldiers (French Edition) by David Lamanthe

Rosalie's Soldiers, written by David Lamanthe, immerses us in the torments of the Great War, through an intimate and moving story. The narrative begins in August 1914, in the peaceful wine-growing village of Saint-Aubin in Burgundy, where does live Alexis, a modest Winegrower attached to his land and to his faithful mare Rosalie, a robust Boulonnaise.

But when the war breaks out, Rosalie is requisitioned by the army, leading Alexis on a unique human and animal adventure. The draft mare, accustomed to the peaceful paths of Burgundian vineyards, then becomes war horse, , silent companion of soldiers marked by the absurdity of the battles.

Rosalie, by its mere presence, becomes a symbol of hope and a beacon of courage. She reassure, , accompanies, , door, , save sometimes, and above all, connects the trajectories of these men coming from French provinces immersed in a war that overwhelms them. Through it, the soldiers discover the solidarity, theacceptance, or even an unexpected form of freedom.

Far from intending to be an essay on the animal condition in conflicts, this novel pays tribute to all the brave ones, whether they are humans or animals. . Rosalie, by his medal halter, embodies this silent bravery, this unwavering loyalty and this universal link among living beings caught in the meshes of History.

With sensitive and well-researched writing, David Lamanthe sign here a engaged narrative, a historical fiction that touches the heart and resonates particularly in a time when we are rediscovering the importance of links between humans, animals, and the earth.

A novel to discover for those who love humanist war stories, the rural stories, and those who wish to take a fresh look at the forgotten figures of the war, whether they have two legs or four.

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• Title : Rosalie's Soldiers

• Author : David Lamanthe

• Edition : Self-published

• Language : French

• Format : Paperback

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• Release date : July 14, 2024

• Number of pages : 172 pages

• Dimensions : 20 x 13 x 1 cm

• Weight : 435 g