<p>In "East of Paris: Sketches in the G?¢tinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne," Matilda Betham-Edwards offers a rich tapestry of prose that immerses readers in the pastoral beauty and cultural vibrancy of rural France. Through a series of evocative sketches, the author deftly combines travel writing with keen social observation, capturing the nuances of local life, landscape, and tradition in regions often overlooked by contemporary travelers. Her ...