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He wrote the world's most beloved fable. Then he vanished into the sky. On July 31, 1944, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry-aviator, war hero, and author of The Little Prince-took off on a reconnaissance mission and was never seen again. No distress call. No confirmed witnesses. Only questions that have echoed for decades. In The Last Flight of the Little Prince, Julien Peltier delivers a sweeping, cinematic biography of a man who lived between danger and tenderness, adventure and philosophy. From the birth of aviation and perilous desert mail routes to a turbulent love story and the spiritual creation of The Little Prince, this is the definitive portrait of Saint-Exupéry as he truly was. Blending rigorous historical research with novelistic storytelling, this book reveals: - The real-life experiences behind The Little Prince - His near-fatal desert crash that shaped the book's deepest themes - His complicated marriage to Consuelo, the inspiration for the Rose - His battles with injury, exile, and depression - The final mission that became one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history More than a biography, this is the story of a man who believed that what matters most is invisible-and who disappeared into the very sky he spent his life trying to understand. For readers of literary biography, aviation history, World War II, and timeless human stories, this is a book to get lost in-and never forget.

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Julien Peltier is a seasoned French language teacher (FLE) with over 20 years of experience, based in London. A passionate educator, historian at heart, and culture enthusiast, he has dedicated his career to helping learners from all over the world discover the French language in its full depth and context. Julien is known for his clear, engaging teaching style and his unique ability to make French not only accessible but meaningful and alive. For him, mastering a language is more than grammar-it's about understanding the culture, history, and identity behind it. A committed author and trusted voice in the FLE community, Julien has helped thousands of students-whether beginners or advanced learners-find joy and confidence in French. His work focuses on creating educational materials that are thoughtful, culturally rich, and learner-friendly, always rooted in real-life communication and personal growth. ⸻ His key areas of interest include: - Modern French history and society - Cultural and political French life since 1945 - Language teaching methodologies for adults and professionals - Bridging language learning with cultural literacy

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