The Secret of the Frontenac Family

The Secret of the Frontenac Family is the softest and most lyrical novel by Mauriac, in which literary scholars find autobiographical motives. A very unusual family story for France in the early 20th century. The family celebrates the principles of mutual love, understanding, and respect. It is from this family that a talented young writer emerges, confident in his calling. Life will not always be favorable to him, but the family values learned in childhood will help him cope with the difficulties, disappointments, and defeats of adult life.