The headlines in the French newspapers are united today, describing with one voice the sense of elation and even relief. The regional daily L’Independent talks about a “Turning point” and La Nouvelle Republique talks of “new hope”. Even Liberation does not hide its excitement. In an editorial by Nicolas Demorand, the paper says that there is “huge joy” in France.
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The reason for this celebration? Why, obviously it’s the launch of Les Manguiers de Bellavista, the French language version of the modern classic of emotive travel writing, The Mango Orchard
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The fact that the new president was sworn-in yesterday is complete coincidence.
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