Marie-Rose au couvent

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Marie-Rose au couvent

by Jeanne Leroy-Allais

FR·~6 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total

J. LEROY-ALLAIS

6:54:38

Description

A shy little orphan named Marie‑Rose steps through a heavy, creaking door and finds herself in a sun‑filled convent courtyard, where stone arches give way to blooming gardens and the distant trills of birds. The first moments are filled with hushed whispers, soft encouragement from a kindly nun, and the curious gaze of older girls who move like shadows through vaulted hallways. As the new arrival adjusts to the rhythm of bells, meals and quiet lessons, the convent’s orderly world begins to feel both mysterious and oddly welcoming.

In the days that follow, Marie‑Rose meets the gentle Sœur d’Ailly, whose black‑capped habit masks a warm heart, and the diligent Mother Préfecte, who guides her toward a simple life of sewing and study. The young girl’s quiet resolve and modest humor hint at a resilience that will shape her place among the other sisters, offering listeners a tender portrait of innocence finding its footing in a world of quiet devotion.

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Language

fr

Duration

~6 hours (398K characters)

Release date

Jun 18, 2024

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

JL

Jeanne Leroy-Allais

1853–1914

A French writer of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, she is best remembered for books for young readers and for practical, moral writing aimed at family life. She also has a literary family connection as the sister of humorist Alphonse Allais.

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