The Paris Library

A novel of courage and betrayal in cccupied Paris

The Paris Library
Janet Skeslien Charles
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h196 x 128mm - 432pg
9 Dec 2021 UK
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9781529335460
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IN THE DARKNESS OF WAR, THE LIGHT OF BOOKS ' A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people' s lives' Jill Mansell ' A book about books, lovers and book lovers - what' s not to love? ' Ruth Hogan' I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp . . . charming and moving' Tatiana de Rosnay' An irresistible, compelling read' Fiona DavisBased on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is the unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together. PARIS, 1939 Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and working at The American Library in Paris for the formidable director Dorothy Reeder is all she has ever dreamed of. The Library and its thriving community of students, writers, diplomats and book lovers provide her with a safe haven. When war is declared, the Library is determined to remain open. But then the Nazis invade Paris, and everything changes. The Nazi ' Library Protector' changes the rules overnight, declaring a war on words and making the librarians risk their lives to do their jobs. Under the courageous guidance of Miss Reeder, Odile and her fellow librarians defy the authorities to make sure all their subscribers, even those deemed no longer desirable, get access to books and remain part of their community, whatever the cost. Choices as black and white as the words on a page become a murky shade of grey - choices that will put many of the wrong side of history, and the consequences of which will echo for decades to come. THE PARIS LIBRARY illuminates a seldom-seen slice of history: the role of women and their fate during the war. It also recounts the consequences of unspeakable betrayal, when the people we count on for understanding and protection fail us.
A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people' s lives. Enthralling, moving and based on little-known real events. - Jill Mansell, author of MAYBE THIS TIMEA book about books, lovers and book lovers - what' s not to love? A wonderful tale about a library that provides a beacon of hope in the darkness and despair of war. Heart-breaking and heart-lifting in turn and always enchanting. - Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGSAs a Parisian, an ardent bookworm , and a longtime fan of the American Library in Paris, I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp. It is charming and moving, with a perfect balance between history and fiction. - Tatiana de Rosnay, author of SARAH' S KEYA fresh take on WWII France that will appeal to bibliophiles everywhere. I fell in love with Odile and Lily, with their struggles and triumphs, from the very first page. Meticulously researched, The Paris Library is an irresistible, compelling read. - Fiona Davis, author of THE CHELSEA GIRLSAn irresistible combination of two of my favourite things: Paris and libraries. What' s not to love? !Utterly charming - Natasha Lester, author of THE PARIS ORPHAN
Janet Skeslien Charles is an award-winning author with over a decade' s worth of roaming the streets of Paris and researching in its libraries. Her debut novel, Moonlight in Odessa, was published in ten languages and was awarded the Melissa Nathan prize and the Completement Livre prize in Strasbourg. Originally from Montana, as a child she lived on the same street as a French war bride and was fascinated by the war stories of her French professor. Janet began to research The Paris Librarywhen she worked as Programs Manager at the American Library in Paris. Until recently she taught in Paris, where she still lives.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781529335460
Published: 9 Dec 2021
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Format: Paperback
Height: 196mm
Width: 128mm
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 432

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