In a luxurious care home, an elderly woman tells the story of her life to keep boredom at bay…
As the twilight of life draws near, the days can sometimes seem long and monotonous—but not at Les Bleuets. The Captain, a notorious chocolate thief; Chantal, with her extravagant style and fondness for menthol cigarettes; Léon, an incurable lover of novels; Hortense, the creative soul; and Armand, the devoted caretaker, never seen without his faithful Doliprane, make this place a world of its own.
A carved keepsake box filled with memories. A life rich in unexpected encounters. These are the stories Henriette recounts day after day to her fellow residents of the elegant care home.
But are Henriette's stories true, or are they simply the creations of her wandering imagination?
Henriette's Lovers is a journey through lives gone by—a bittersweet, heartwarming novel full of tenderness and charm.
