This beautiful first printing softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks or tears and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked.

This like-new first printing hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, beige cloth boards, and bright red lettering on the spine of the book. The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay is a novel set in 19th-century Paris during Baron Haussmann’s urban renewal. Rose Bazelet refuses to leave her family home as the city transforms, reflecting on her past, relationships, and buried secrets. Tatiana de Rosnay brings her signature emotional depth and historical insight to this novel.

This well-preserved hardcover edition is in good condition, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and in good condition. A dust jacket is not present. Madame Bovary is a classic novel by Gustave Flaubert, first published in 1857. It is one of the most influential works of literary realism, known for its detailed psychological portrayal of Emma Bovary. Arthur Schurig was a German translator who worked on many classic French novels, including Madame Bovary. His translation brings Flaubert’s richly detailed prose to German-speaking readers, and it is one of the most beautiful translations I have experienced. Aufbau Verlag is a German publishing house based in Berlin, founded in 1945. After German reunification, Aufbau Verlag was privatized and faced financial struggles but survived. It continues to publish contemporary literature while maintaining its strong reputation for quality translations and German classics. Today, the novel is regarded as a masterpiece of literary realism, exploring human desire, societal pressures, and the consequences of unattainable dreams.

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.

This beautiful softcover edition is in near fine condition, with no marks and only minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, square, and in good condition. All the Light We Cannot See is a historical novel by Anthony Doerr, published in 2014. It became a bestseller and won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2015. Doerr's writing is lyrical and poetic, with vivid descriptions of both the natural world and the human experience. His style contrasts the grim realities of war with the beauty of the world, particularly through Marie-Laure's perspective as a blind girl, where her heightened senses of sound and touch bring the world alive in different ways. The novel poignantly highlights the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable hardships, making it a compelling and timeless reflection on the impact of war and the power of connection.

This beautiful edition of the original British release is in near fine condition with no marks showing absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, unmarked, and the book is tight, firm, and in good condition. Perfume: The Story of a Murderer is a novel by Patrick Süskind, originally published in 1985 in German as Das Parfum. The English translation by John E. Woods was first published in 1986. The novel is a dark, atmospheric tale set in 18th-century France, focusing on Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, an isolated and obsessive character with an extraordinary sense of smell. John E. Woods' translation of Perfume into English is widely praised for capturing the novel's dark, sensual tone while remaining faithful to the original German text. His translation played a crucial role in the international success of Perfume, making it accessible to a wider audience. Perfume became a global bestseller, garnering widespread critical acclaim.