Barbara in Brittany

Barbara in Brittany

by E. A. Gillie

Barbara in Brittany is a delightful and heartwarming story about a young girl's adventures in France. Barbara is a kind and resourceful girl who is always willing to help others. She is also a bit of a dreamer, and she loves to explore new places. When her father's formidable sister, Aunt Anne, invites Barbara to visit Paris, Barbara is thrilled. She has always wanted to see the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. But when Aunt Anne decides to stay on in Brittany to perfect her French, Barbara is disappointed. She doesn't want to leave her new friends and the beautiful French countryside. But as Barbara settles into life in Brittany, she begins to discover the joys of French culture. She learns to appreciate the food, the wine, and the art. She also makes new friends, including a charming young man named Jean-Luc. As Barbara's French improves, she begins to feel more at home in Brittany. She starts to understand the French people and their way of life. And she even begins to fall in love with the country. Barbara in Brittany is a funny, heartwarming, and ultimately uplifting story about a young girl's journey of self-discovery. It is a story about the importance of family, friendship, and love. And it is a story about the power of travel to open our minds and hearts.

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