The last of the Claudine novels, also known as Claudine's House or La Maison de Claudine in French, is a loosely autobiographical book of memories rather than a conventional novel. It recalls a childhood in a Burgundy village, centred on the figure of Colette's mother, Sido, with her love of her garden, her animals and her unconventional wisdom. Through short, vivid sketches of family, neighbours and pets, Colette draws a warm portrait of a household and a vanished way of life. It is among her most affectionate and beloved books.