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Name: Love of Seven Dolls
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Author: Paul Gallico

Set in the aftermath of World War II, "Love of Seven Dolls" follows Mouche, a twenty‑two‑year‑old orphan who arrives in Paris with little hope for a future. When she encounters a traveling puppet troupe and its gruff, scarred puppeteer, she finds both companionship and a deeper, complex affection that challenges her on‑the‑edge life. The story unfolds along the Seine, revealing the contrast between the harsh reality of post‑war France and the imaginative world of the puppets that Mouche comes to cherish. Written by Paul Gallico, the novella expands on his earlier short story "The Man Who Hated People" and later inspired the Broadway musical "Carnival." It presents a blend of romance and drama as Mouche navigates friendship, love, and the resilience needed to survive in a city healing from conflict.

First publish date: 1954

Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction

Authors: Paul Gallico

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