Prohibido leer a Lewis Carroll

Eugène Chignon is no ordinary governess: she has a knack for turning any situation into utter chaos. When she travels from France to New York in 1932 to care for Alice Welrush, she discovers that the family has a very strict rule: it is absolutely forbidden to mention the Alice in Wonderland books. The problem is that little Alice is obsessed with that magical world and bears an uncanny resemblance to the protagonist of the famous tale. This hilarious adventure combines humor, mystery, and a dash of literary magic. Between cupcake chases with the eccentric Uncle Timothy, secret rooms filled with paper and cardboard wonders, and a transatlantic voyage fraught with comical mishaps, readers will discover a story that celebrates the power of imagination and the importance of forbidden books. With endearing characters and absurd situations, the novel explores themes such as friendship, family secrets, and the magic of literature. Will Eugène manage to keep the Welrush family's secret? What will happen when Alice discovers that the true inspiration behind her favorite character is about to visit them? A story full of surprises where reality and fantasy intertwine in the most unexpected way.