The Happy Foreigner

The Happy Foreigner is a novel written by Enid Bagnold. The book tells the story of a young woman named Cecily who leaves her sheltered life in England to travel to France and become a governess for a wealthy family. As she navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture and learning a new language, Cecily also finds herself falling in love with a charming Frenchman named Andre.Throughout the novel, Bagnold explores themes of cultural differences, identity, and the search for happiness. Cecily must learn to navigate the complexities of French society and the expectations placed upon her as a foreigner. At the same time, she must also come to terms with her own desires and ambitions, and decide what kind of life she truly wants to lead.The Happy Foreigner is a beautifully written and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the experience of living abroad. Bagnold's vivid descriptions of French life and culture, as well as her nuanced portrayal of Cecily's journey of self-discovery, make this a compelling read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity and belonging.Night was the same as day in the tunnels; the electric light was always on, and with the morning no daylight crept in to alter it. The orderly called her at half-past six and she took her ""clients"" to a barracks in the suburbs of Verdun, where Russian prisoners ""liberated"" from Germany crowded and jostled to see her from behind the bars of the barrack square, like wild animals in a cage. Armed sentries paced backwards and forwards across the gateway to the yard. As it came on to snow a French soldier came out of a guardroom and invited her in by the fire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.