Publisher's Synopsis
The Hidden Children is a novel written by Robert W. Chambers. The story is set in France during World War II and follows the lives of two young children, Pierre and Jeanne, who are forced to flee their home and go into hiding to escape the Nazis. The children are taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Madame Arnaud, who risks her own life to protect them. As the war rages on, the children must adapt to their new life and learn to live in secrecy. They also encounter a group of resistance fighters who are working to undermine the Nazi occupation. The novel explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the resilience of the human spirit in times of adversity. It is a moving and powerful story that will appeal to readers of all ages.She stole a curious glance at me. Something halted me-- an expression I had never yet seen there in her face, twitching at her lips-- hovering on them now-- parting them in a smile so sweet and winning that, silenced by the gracious transformation, unexpected, I caught my breath, astonished.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
