From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery and new beginnings.
'A life-affirming novel'
Sunday Express
'An enchanting, uplifting read'
Independent on The Little Paris Bookshop
Marianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town and decides to embark on a final adventure.
Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music and laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself - passionate, carefree and powerful. That is until her past comes calling . . .
The Little Breton Bistro is a captivating love letter to second chances.
'A true gem for fiction lovers'
Good Housekeeping on The Little Paris Bookshop
Rezensionen / Stimmen
From the author of The Little Paris Bookshop comes a new life-affirming novel . . . the message of this gentle but pacey page-turner is that new loves, new friends and confidence can be found at any stage * Sunday Express * [Nina] George's engrossing novel is as much about indulging the senses with succulent dishes and dazzling sights as it is about romance and second chances. With a profound sense of place and sensuous prose, the novel functions as a satisfying virtual visit to the French Riviera. A luscious and uplifting tale of personal redemption in the tradition of Eat, Pray, Love * Kirkus Reviews * A sweet lifesaver bound to be in huge demand * Library Journal * This charming tale is already a bestseller in Germany. On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop - or as he calls it, 'a literary apothecary', because the owner knows how to use books like medicine. The only person he is unable to cure - of heartache - is himself. For fans of Like Water for Chocolate and Amelie * Red on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * As . . . the little floating bookshop sets off for Provence, George uses a heady cocktail of literature and more sensual pleasures to create a wonderfully offbeat romance * Mail on Sunday on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * Glowing . . . layered with wit, enchanting writing and a love of books . . . I prescribed it for a cynical friend who has '"seen it all" (and read it all) and she swooned * Daily Mail on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * A true gem for fiction lovers * Good Housekeeping on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * A captivating curiosity, for those who still believe in love and books, friendship and food, happiness and romance * Saga on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * A capricious, meandering journey of love, loss and wonderful food, so beautifully described. I enjoyed every moment -- Carole Matthews, bestselling author of The Cake Shop in the Garden, on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP If you're looking to be charmed right out of your own life for a few hours, sit down with this wise and winsome novel . . . Everything happens just as you want it to . . . from poignant moments to crystalline insights in exactly the right measure * oprah.com on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * An enchanting, uplifting read . . . the sort of book that acts as a soothing tonic as you read - so the perfect accompaniment to relaxing in the sun * Independent on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * The Little Paris Bookshop is a wonderful tale showing the power of friendship and love * France magazine on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * A gentle, heartwarming tale of discover * Candis on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP * A novel about love and books - what better? * Woman and Home on THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP *
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Maße
Höhe: 198 mm
Breite: 123 mm
Dicke: 25 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-0-349-14223-4 (9780349142234)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Born in 1973, Nina George is a journalist and the author of numerous bestselling novels, which have been translated into several languages. The Little Paris Bookshop was a phenomenal top five bestseller in Germany and is set to be published around the world. She is married to the writer Jens J. Kramer and lives in Hamburg.
