A Time of Miracles by Anne-Laure Bondoux is a poignant story about Koumaïl, a young boy who grows up with his caretaker, Gloria, in the Caucasus. After surviving a train accident that claimed his mother’s life, Koumaïl embarks on a long journey to France, believing that he will find his mother there. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, but Koumaïl's strong connection to his French heritage and Gloria's love keep him going. After Gloria's illness and his arrival in France, Koumaïl begins to uncover the truth about his past. In the end, he discovers that Gloria had fabricated his French identity to protect him from the dark reality of his true origins, raising questions about the meaning of family, identity, and the power of stories.
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