The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris
$32.26
- Paperback
384 pages
- Release Date
5 July 2023
Summary
A war-torn city. A dangerous secret. A shocking betrayal…
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…
…Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008525248 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0008525242 |
| Author: | Daisy Wood |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 5 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 260g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Daisy Wood:
‘A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut.’ Mandy Robotham, internationally bestselling author of The Berlin Girl
‘I couldn’t put it down. My favourite kind of historical fiction.’ Reviewer
‘Wonderful.’ Reviewer
‘Brilliantly captures the essence of 1940s England. Highly recommended!’ Reviewer
Set between WWII and today, and America and England, I totally loved this outstandingly amazing book. Five stars!’ Reviewer
‘Daisy Wood skillfully navigates between two timelines, and her descriptions of the war are really masterful.’ Reviewer
‘The perfect blend of historical fiction and espionage.’ Reviewer
‘Beautifully written… I highly recommend this treasure!’ Reviewer
Daisy Wood
Daisy Wood worked in publishing for some years before leaving to concentrate on her own writing. She has had several children’s books published, both historical and contemporary, and is happiest rooting about in the London Library on the pretext of research. She lives in south London and when not locked away in her study can be seen in various city parks, running after a rescue Pointer with a Basset Hound in tow.
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