The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris
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The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

CA$25.00

ISBN-10:

0008646082

ISBN-13:

9780008646080

Publisher: Avon, HarperCollins Publishers, London (2023)

Edition: trade paperback edition (first HarperCollins paperback edition)

Condition: Good

This first printing softcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris is a novel by Daisy Wood. In 1940s Paris, Jacques, a devoted bookseller, owns La Page Cachée. As the Nazis occupy the city, he transforms his bookstore into a refuge, hiding banned books and offering sanctuary to those in peril. Reviewers have praised Daisy Wood's meticulous historical research. The novel’s depiction of wartime Paris, along with a modern-day journey of restoration and self-discovery, offers a poignant exploration of resilience and hope. This beautifully written story is a testament to the enduring power of books, love, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.