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Philomene's Doll

LeBlanc farm
11-17-18
Book Fifteen, PHILOMENE’S DOLL

With hard work and a positive attitude, Philomene becomes a successful and valued member of the farming family. In spite of Madam LeBlanc's poor attitude, Philomene is able to win the confidence of Monsieur LeBlanc and the children and helps him turn his hovel farm to a successful enterprise. Image LeBlanc farm. Read More 
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Book Fifteen, PHILOMENE’S DOLL

LeBlanc farm
Book Fifteen, PHILOMENE’S DOLL

The nuns arrange for Philomene to be taken to her new home by the local junk man, Monsieur Francois Deneau. A pleasant but odd fellow, he is very talkative and optimistic as he takes her to her new family. Arriving at her new residence, it is apparent this is not of the standards found with the LaForest family. The house is in terrible repair, the farm barely functions, and the mother of the family is… well, simply put, fat, lazy, and mean as a snake. Image Leblanc farm.  Read More 
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Philomene's Doll

Philomene's Doll
11-4-18
Book Fifteen, PHILOMENE’S DOLL

The Nuns in Belle River are confident another suitable home can be found for Philomene, but a poor economy and other circumstances seem to work against her. So she remains with the sisters and attends the school with the other girls of the area. She finds the environment of the convent and the lodging for the students who come from a distance, very suitable, and as time goes on she settles into the life of a boarding student. Eventually a family is found with the LeBlanc family in northern Belle River. She hopes this will be another pleasant family… Read More 
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