Natalie Reif Ziarnik

Sights and sounds of a summer twilight mingle with recollections of a lovely day at the beach as a household settles in for the night.

"Camille Claudel, the famous sculptor, has come to work at Madeleine's family inn, far from the distractions of Paris. Madeleine, who has secret aspirations as an artist herself, is fascinated by this remote and somewhat unfriendly guest. Slowly the persistent girl and the secretive sculptor form a bond that leads to beautiful surprises for both artist and child"--