Deer Godchild (1919)

Deer Godchild is a novel written by Marguerite Bernard and first published in 1919. The story is set in the French countryside and revolves around a young girl named Lise, who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle after her mother's death. Lise is a lonely and sensitive child who finds solace in nature and the animals around her.One day, while wandering in the forest, Lise comes across a beautiful deer who seems to be injured. She takes the deer home and nurses it back to health. Over time, Lise and the deer develop a close bond, and the deer becomes like a godchild to her.As Lise grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the harsh realities of life. She is forced to confront the cruelty of humans towards animals and the destruction of nature. Despite these challenges, Lise remains steadfast in her love for the deer and her commitment to protecting the natural world.Deer Godchild is a poignant and lyrical novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of the natural world. Marguerite Bernard's writing is evocative and richly descriptive, transporting readers to the idyllic French countryside and immersing them in Lise's world. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.