En famille

by Hector Malot

"En famille" by Hector Malot is a novel published in 1893. The story follows thirteen-year-old Perrine, who arrives in Paris with her dying mother, nearly penniless. After her mother's death, Perrine travels alone to Maraucourt to find her relatives. Concealing her true identity, she befriends locals and catches the attention of factory owner Mr. Vulfran Paindavoine. As their bond deepens, a life-changing revelation awaits them both.