On 21 November 2026 in Cavaillon, meet Bernard Beranger around La controverse de Far Away Lodge, a historical novel exploring the origins of the United States.
Médiathèque intercommunale de Cavaillon, 60 Rue Véran Rousset, 84300, Cavaillon
Saturday 21 November 2026 from 4 pm.
On 21 November in Cavaillon, the media library welcomes Bernard Beranger for an encounter around La controverse de Far Away Lodge, his first novel, blending American history, political utopia and humanist values.
Bernard Beranger, long committed to organic farming and passionate about American history, presents his first novel: La controverse de Far Away Lodge.
The story takes us to Philadelphia on 11 June 1776, as the thirteen American colonies prepare to debate the text that will free them from the British Crown.
Between historical novel and humanist reflection, this encounter invites visitors to question the foundations of a nation, its ideals and its contradictions.
The novel opens as a missive arrives at Far Away Lodge, a large house turned inn, ahead of a decisive meeting between delegates.
The text questions the right to happiness, freedom, emancipation and the promises carried by the birth of a new nation.
In the background, the novel also addresses the violence, contradictions and renunciations that accompany the history of the United States.
Founder of the vegan Country Life concept stores and long committed to organic farming, Bernard Beranger also has a strong passion for American history.
With La controverse de Far Away Lodge, he signs a first novel rooted in a founding period to explore questions that still resonate today.
The encounter will offer a chance to discuss the origins of the book, his sources of inspiration and the universal dimension of this historical story.
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Saturday 21 November 2026 from 4 pm.
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Free access.
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