Marie-Claire: Book #1
She lives in Montreal with her hardworking parents, little sister Emilie and baby brother Philippe. The year is 1885 and a smallpox epidemic is sweeping the city.
Marie-Claire has other concerns, however. Her father, a fireman, has been injured. While he is unable to work and support his family, Marie-Claire's mother must take work as a seamstress. In turn, Marie-Claire must stay home from school to help with the household chores, and to care for Emilie and baby Philippe. As if things weren't topsy-turvy enough, her aunt and uncle are moving in, to help make ends meet. Will their lives ever be normal again?