Abandoned War Bride Author:Monique D. Downs Abandoned War Bride is the life story of 3 generations. Back in time we view the 30's, 40's, 50's, and beyond, starting in the city of Marseille in south France and continuing in three states: Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama, located in Dixieland. It has an expanded geography throughout France, Italy and other countries in Europe.... more » The book is written in prose, with many quotations written in French with an English translation.« less