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"If you go to see someone when spring is coming, it is a beautiful promise." Mona, an adventurous young man, accidentally strayed into a mysterious manor where a wedding was being held. In the manor filled with a happy atmosphere, Mona met the young girl Ivona. The two young people fell in love with each other and made a beautiful promise... This book was selected as the 50 most loved masterpieces by French people and has been translated into more than 30 languages. It has touched countless readers around the world.

One of the top ten must-read books in France in the 20th century, the most classic coming-of-age novel in French history. "Big Mona" tells the story: Mona, a stubborn and honest seventeen-year-old boy, came to a rural school and became the leader of the class, known as "Big Mona". Once when he got lost by chance, he came to a mysterious manor. There were strangely dressed men and women, ancient houses, and various carriages. It was like a world in a fairy tale! What surprised him even more was that here was a world where children ruled the roost! At the manor, he met the stunningly beautiful girl Yvonne and fell in love at first sight. Her brother Franz was preparing to hold a wedding, but the bride suddenly disappeared, and then Franz also disappeared. The next night, Mona left the manor.