From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations...
Paris, 1940: War is closing in on the city of love. With his wife forced into hiding, Jacques must stand by and watch as the Nazis take away everything he holds dear. Everything except his last beacon of hope: his beloved bookshop, La Page Cachée.
But when a young woman and her child knock on his door one night and beg for refuge, he knows his only option is to risk it all once more to save a life...
Modern day: Juliette and her husband have finally made it to France on the romantic getaway of her dreams - but as the days pass, all she discovers is quite how far they've grown apart. She's craving a new adventure, so when she happens across a tiny, abandoned shop with a for-sale sign in the window, it feels fated.
And she's about to learn that the forgotten bookshop hides a lot more than meets the eye...
A heartbreaking tale of love and loss in war, perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Jennifer Chiaverini.
Readers love The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris:
`Oh my!!! This is one of those books you just can't put down or stop thinking about. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
`One of my favourite reads of the year. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together... I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
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`A truly riveting read. If you love historical fiction, this one ticks all the boxes. Five out of five!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿
In the heart of the 20th century, amidst the world at its worst, Jacques finds solace in the action of saving a life, a testament to the best of humanity. The romance of Paris, now a political battlefield, is juxtaposed with the urban sanctuary of La Page Cachée, a beacon of hope in the darkest of times.
For fans of Lily Graham (The Only Light in London), Dinah Jefferies (The Missing Sister), Kristin Harmel (The Snow Globe), Amanda Geard (The Moon Gate), and Gill Thompson (The Lighthouse Sisters).
HarperCollins 2022
