Madelaine Before Dawn

It's a place untouched by time. This tiny hamlet, called Les Montées, is a country in itself for the twins Ambre and Aelis, and old Rose. Here, existence has never been sweet. Families work a barren land that belongs to others, enduring injustice with gritted teeth. But it has always been this way. Until the day Madelaine appears. A starving, wild girl, emerged from the forests. Adopted by Les Montées, Madelaine captivates them, passionate, courageous, so alive. Yet, in her eyes remains that small, not-quite-straight flame. A small flame that will one day set the world ablaze. With Madelaine avant l'aube, Sandrine Collette questions the order of things, probes the instinct of rebellion, and offers us, served by dazzling writing, an ode to family ties.