Madame Eiffel

By Alice Brière-Haquet (Author/Illustrator), Alice Brière-Haquet, Csil

A husband's towering love defies the odds to save his ailing wife.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In the heart of Paris, Mr. Eiffel faces a desperate challenge: his beloved wife is gravely ill, and only fresh air can save her. Driven by love and ingenuity, he embarks on an ambitious quest to construct a tower that reaches the clouds. As the structure rises, so do the stakes, testing the limits of his devotion and engineering prowess. Will his towering creation be enough to restore her health? Discover the untold love story behind one of the world's most iconic landmarks, where romance and innovation intertwine in a race against time.

From the publisher

Everyone knows the Eiffel Tower, yet no one knows the love story that led to its construction. Author Alice Brière-Haquet and illustrator Csil have pooled their creative talents to tell this touching story about overcoming hardship with clever invention fueled by love. Mr. and Mrs. Eiffel are a happy couple enjoying living in the most romantic city in the world, Paris. Until one day, Mrs. Eiffel begins to feel desperately unwell. The experts are unanimous: the only thing that can save her is fresh air. Her husband, a bright engineer, decides he will take matters into his own hands and build a tower that will reach the clouds in an attempt to restore her health.

Csil’s poetically minimal illustrations in black, white, and pink are incredibly evocative, and Alice Brière-Haquet’s words are a delight to read aloud.