"Simon Rey, called Grand-p\u00E8re by C\u00E9cile, is the father of Jean-Claude Rey. It is likely Grand-p\u00E8re is a widower, as his wife, who worked as a milliner, is not seen in C\u00E9cile's books. Grand-p\u00E8re originally worked as a sailor before settling in New Orleans. He is a kind man with a talent for storytelling, a talent C\u00E9cile shares when she volunteers her time at Holy Trinity Orphanage."@en . . "Simon Rey"@en . . . . . "Simon Rey, called Grand-p\u00E8re by C\u00E9cile, is the father of Jean-Claude Rey. It is likely Grand-p\u00E8re is a widower, as his wife, who worked as a milliner, is not seen in C\u00E9cile's books. Grand-p\u00E8re originally worked as a sailor before settling in New Orleans. He is a kind man with a talent for storytelling, a talent C\u00E9cile shares when she volunteers her time at Holy Trinity Orphanage."@en . . . . . . .