La vigne et la maison: roman

In a quiet village framed by vines and the restless Garonne, young Paule Dupouy returns home after her mother’s long illness ends in death. The towering stone house that looms over the fields feels both imposing and oddly inviting, a place where grief hangs heavy in the air and the scent of blooming vines tries to soften it. As relatives gather for the funeral, their whispered judgments and uneasy glances reveal a tangled web of expectations that weigh on Paule’s already fragile spirit.

Caught between the mournful atmosphere of the family estate and her own yearning for independence, Paule confronts a difficult choice: remain within the walls that seem to hold her mother’s memory, or step away to forge her own path. The novel captures her inner turmoil with vivid descriptions of the countryside, the solemn house, and the subtle clash between tradition and personal desire, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of loss, duty, and the search for self.