![]() The novel moves back and forth, from present to past. She has lived for three centuries, and no one can remember her once she is out of sight. In the present, year 2014, in the city of New York, Addie is living an invisible life. ![]() A voice out of the darkness responds to her prayers, takes a form of her dream man, and they make a deal in exchange for her soul. Gods during the day don’t respond, and Adeline doesn’t notice that she keeps praying into the night, when the gods of the dark answer. Adeline is scared, and desperately, following the old religious teachings of her nanny Estele, calls for the old gods to help her. Years pass, and she is about to get married to a man the village chose for her. In a small village in France called Villon, at the beginning of the 18th century, a young girl called Adeline dreams of a larger world and doesn’t want to die living a small life. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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