I never imagined reading of Françoise Bourdin because I did not know the author and I was afraid to read the gnangna in rose water, being used to the new exiting books. But then very good surprise. I bought the book twice integrating the will and the Ariane Ariane No. I was scared out of breath and I find myself saying that I found fun with a family history not so "fiction" and "novel" than that. Outset we are surprised and feel to live in the world of Bastide and Anne that likes to take his very engaging personality. People hate the family from the outset, humor, love, jealousy, .. all there. The language is accessible and I appreciate that. No gnangna. The whole story is well put together and I read two books in one go, amused and immersed in this old building. Very nice surprise, great story without redundancy and without trouble, on the contrary. If a book and its history, its universe takes you with him, for me, it's good, very good book. Thank you Françoise. I'll probably try me with this author ...