Paris by the Book: A Novel
Paris by the Book: A Novel by Liam Callanan is a first edition published by Dutton on April 3, 2018. This 368-page novel unfolds the story of Leah Eady, whose husband, eccentric novelist Robert, mysteriously disappears, leaving behind plane tickets to Paris and an unfinished manuscript. As Leah and her daughters travel to France in search of clues about Robert’s whereabouts, they stumble upon a small English-language bookstore, which leads them into a new life filled with literary exploration and unexpected challenges.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines mystery and family dynamics as Leah navigates her husband’s secrets and the complexities of their new Parisian existence. The story delves into themes of loss, discovery, and the connections between literature and life, drawing inspiration from beloved Parisian classics. As Leah follows the clues left by Robert, she confronts the realities of her situation and the impact of her choices on her family, all while uncovering the magic that lies within the pages of a book.
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A missing person, a grieving family, a curious clue: a half-finished manuscript set in Paris
Once a week, I chase men who are not my husband. . . .
When eccentric novelist Robert Eady abruptly vanishes, he leaves behind his wife, Leah, their daughters, and, hidden in an unexpected spot, plane tickets to Paris.
Hoping to uncover clues–and her husband–Leah sets off for France with her girls. Upon their arrival, she discovers an unfinished manuscript, one Robert had been writing without her knowledge . . . and that he had set in Paris. The Eady girls follow the path of the manuscript to a small, floundering English-language bookstore whose weary proprietor is eager to sell. Leah finds herself accepting the offer on the spot.
As the family settles into their new Parisian life, they trace the literary paths of some beloved Parisian classics, including Madeline and The Red Balloon, hoping more clues arise. But a series of startling discoveries forces Leah to consider that she may not be ready for what solving this mystery might do to her family–and the Paris she thought she knew.
Charming, haunting, and triumphant, Paris by the Book follows one woman’s journey as she writes her own story, exploring the power of family and the magic that hides within the pages of a book.
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