The Little Balloonist

Linda Donn

Original title: The little balloonist

earliest edition we have, 2006 Dutton, 2006 206 pages

This irresistible literary debut novel was inspired by the life of Sophie Blanchard, one of the first women to fly.In Paris, a young widow inherits her late husband’s considerable debts, as well as his celebrated hydrogen balloon. Drawn by the allure of flight despite its dangers, Sophie takes to the skies with a boldness that wins her fame throughout the country. Along with her new celebrity, Sophie wins the love of...

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The Little Balloonist ebook · 2009 · Penguin USA, Inc. · 9781436295307
The little balloonist edition · 2006 · Dutton · 206 pages
The Little Balloonist edition · 2006 · Plume · 224 pages · 9780452287730

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