by Marie Desplechin · ISBN 9782211089999
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Verte is a novel by Marie Desplechin that tells the story of a young witch who refuses to follow the family tradition of being a housewife. Verte prefers to climb trees and read, which causes conflict with her mother and grandmother, who are trying to teach her the duties of a good witch. The novel explores themes of identity, rebellion, and finding one's own path.
Marie Desplechin is a French writer. She studied literature and journalism before becoming a writer. She is the author of several children's novels and Taking it to Heart, a collection of short stories. Sans Moi, her first novel, has been a great success in France, where it has sold over 120,000 copies. She won the Prix Médicis in 2005 for her book, La Vie sauve.
