The Cornflower Book Group will be discussing Anne Tyler's Breathing Lessons
Published in 1913 and known in some editions by its French title, Le Grand Meaulnes, or in other translations as The Land of Lost Content, or The Wanderer, this is a classic of French literature
"When Meaulnes first arrives at the local school in Sologne, everyone is captivated by his good looks, daring and charisma. But when he disappears for several days, and returns with tales of a strange party at a mysterious house and a beautiful girl hidden within it, Meaulnes has been changed for ever. In his restless search for his Lost Estate and the happiness he found there, Meaulnes, observed by his loyal friend Francois, may risk losing everything he ever had."
My usual availability checks (local libraries, Amazon US and UK, The Book Depository) suggest this is easily obtainable. If you'd prefer to read the French original, go ahead, though that may be slightly harder to come by. I hope, whatever the language, the book appeals enough for a good few of us to read it ready for discussion on this site on Saturday 14th. February; meanwhile you can find out a bit about the author here and here, and if you haven't read along with the group before but would like to join us, please do!
