A portrait of the time with small touches of paint ...

This book left me a very nice impression of reader even if the characters, the places, the stories are more accurately described as mentioned. Loving the painting is a plus for who would undoubtedly take to read this book but it's not essential. We may as well go with the bubbling of the 19th century Paris where live great works, great ambitions and great poverty.
I must admit that the portrait of "The Orphan Girl at the Cemetery" which adorns the front cover was not anything to do with the pleasure of finding this book every night. Beautiful idea that should be noted.