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  • Published: 8 October 2024
  • ISBN: 9781405945172
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $22.99

The Little French Village of Book Lovers





From the author of the international bestseller THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP comes a return to Monsieur Perdu's beloved books

In a small town in balmy Provence, Marie-Jeanne has a gift. She can see the marks Love has left on the people around her. Glowing faces, hands that shimmer brighter when enclosed in another. Before long, she is playing matchmaker.

When Marie-Jeanne's foster father, Francis, sets up a mobile library travelling the many mountain towns of the Nyons region, she takes her quest further. Their library offers entertainment, guidance, reassurance and comfort - but for Marie-Jeanne, the books also allow her to bring soulmates together.

The only person she can't seem to find a partner for is herself. Everyone must have a soulmate. Will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognise hers when Love finally comes her way?

  • Published: 8 October 2024
  • ISBN: 9781405945172
  • Imprint: Michael Joseph
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $22.99

About the author

Nina George

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.

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Praise for The Little French Village of Book Lovers

PRAISE FOR NINA GEORGE

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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

A true gem for fiction lovers

Good Housekeeping

A charming tale...for fans of Like Water for Chocolate and Amelie

Red

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

Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. Nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive nature of love

Kirkus Reviews

An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop. George convincingly portrays her characters’ emotions . . . Charming

Publishers Weekly

This spin-off of George’s beloved The Little Paris Bookshop—this is the book within that one—is narrated by omniscient and powerful representations of abstract concepts, with Love, Pride, and Fate all weighing in, and this creative framing adds to its considerable charm. George pays particular attention to the romantic potential of the everyday—those mundane events that can spark new feelings in anyone hoping for a chance at love. Fans will adore George’s latest exploration of life, love, and destiny

Booklist

What a joy to read The Little French Village of Book Lovers, which will delight Nina George’s millions of readers. Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you in the lives of her delightful characters. You won’t want to put it down.

Patricia Scanlan
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