The Kites Mikhail Bulgakov enthusiasm and good humour

enthusiasm and good humour

and The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

Her path seems assured

and follows them through awe-inspiring terrain

The Kites Mikhail Bulgakov enthusiasm and good humourPublished in France in 1980, The Kites is a beautifully written novel about the triumph of joy over darkness. Set in Normandy before and during WW II, The Kites is narrated by a young orphan Ludo Fleury, who is madly in love with Lila de Bronicki, a charming and self absorbed Polish aristocrat. Despite the looming war, Ludo remains obstinately in love with Lila, and becomes involved in the Resistance. Ludos uncle and guardian, the colourful Ambroise