August, 1914 Aldrich, Mildred 1853-1928 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Told in a French Garden" by Mildred Aldrich is a collection of interconnected stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a picturesque French garden, where a diverse gathering of friends reunites amid the backdrop of World War I. Each chapter invites a different character to share their unique tale, offering reflections on life, love, and the complexities of human experience during tumultuous times. At the start of the book, the author introduces a group of old acquaintances, each with their own backgrounds and experts in various fields, who find themselves spending the summer in a French garden in July 1914, just before the outbreak of war. As they bask in the beauty of their surroundings, the characters engage in conversations that reveal their personal lives and philosophies, setting the stage for an upcoming series of storytelling sessions. The reader is drawn into their dynamic as they recount tales from their pasts, all while the looming threat of war begins to cast a shadow over their idyllic summer retreat. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Introduction -- I. The Youngster's Story -- II. The Trained Nurse's Story -- III. The Critic's Story -- IV. The Doctor's Story V. The Sculptor's Story -- VI. The Divorcée's Story -- VII. The Lawyer's Story -- VIII. The Journalist's Story -- IX. The Violinist's Story -- X. Epilogue. Release date is 2006-03-16 Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Short stories PS Original publication data not identified 16023086 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18004 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18004 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133423.0 18004