The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris, Daisy Wood
The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris, Daisy Wood
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The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris

Author: Daisy Wood

Narrator: Laurel Lefkow, Tom Lawrence

Unabridged: 11 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 10/27/2022

Synopsis

From an exciting new voice in WWII historical fiction comes a tale of love, loss and a betrayal that echoes through generations… Paris, 1940 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 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 : ‘ This is one of those books . A .’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘. The two timelines are seamlessly [woven] together… ’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A read that you !’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book had me . Highly recommended.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A filled with hope, and heartbreaking at the same time. !’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a read! .’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A read. If you love historical fiction, this one . Five out of five!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elizabeth of Silver's Reviews on October 27, 2022

What fun to bring a bookstore from WWII back to life. Juliette and her husband’s trip to Paris ended in their separation, but it turned out to be a new start for Juliette. Juliette needed a place to stay and found an apartment above a bookstore and decided to restore the bookstore even though a frien......more

Goodreads review by Karren on August 21, 2022

Jacques and Mathilde have only been married a short time when the Germans invaded Paris. Jacques owns a bookshop called la page cachée and Mathilde works at a museum. The war drags on, Mathilde loses her job, Jacques still earns a living selling novels, guidebooks and postcards. The couple live in an......more

Goodreads review by Kellie on February 20, 2023

3.5 / 4 star rating I have to say that I was very disappointed in this book. I've heard so many good things about it and maybe it's just me, but I was getting confused with all the characters & names mainly in the present timeline of 2022. I usually really enjoy duel timeline stories but this one fel......more

Goodreads review by Janelle on December 29, 2022

When I first picked this up I thought , not another WW2 story but once I got started I found myself involved in the dual storylines. One is current about Juliette, an American on holiday in Paris with her husband who she’s just discovered is having an affair. As her children are adults she decides t......more

Goodreads review by Beth on May 25, 2024

3.5 stars…enjoyed the story but felt it was very similar to another well known historical fiction novel. But an enjoyable read with lovely characters and ties to the past.......more

Quotes

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 ‘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

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