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The Paris Bookseller

A sweeping story of love, friendship and betrayal in bohemian 1920s Paris
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The Paris Bookseller by Kerri Maher is an engaging historical fiction set against the backdrop of 1920s Paris. It follows the story of Sylvia Beach, an American woman who opens a bookshop that becomes a cultural hub for the literary elite, including famous Lost Generation writers. The novel explores her personal and professional challenges while she nurtures aspiring authors and ultimately champions the publication of a now-iconic literary work.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by stories set in the vibrant literary circles of 1920s Paris. This tale delves into the engaging world of a pioneering bookseller who champions literary freedom and the works of now-iconic writers. Its rich historical detail and celebration of literature make it perfect for those who love books about booklovers and the cultural dynamism of the past.

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The compelling story of Sylvia Beach, founder of the Shakespeare and Company bookshop in Paris, who fought against all the odds to bring one of the most important books of the twentieth century to the world.

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INSPIRED BY AN EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY...

'A novel I long to live in' Kate Quinn, author of The Alice Network

PARIS, 1920. On the bohemian Left Bank, Sylvia runs a little bookshop called Shakespeare and Company. Here she welcomes the greatest writers of the day - and from the moment James Joyce finally walks through her door, the two become friends.

When Joyce's controversial novel Ulysses is banned, Sylvia is determined to publish it herself.

But championing the most scandalous book of the century will come at a cost - and Sylvia finds herself risking ruin, her reputation and her heart, all in the name of the life-changing power of books.

Set in post-war Paris, The Paris Bookseller is a sweeping story of love, courage and betrayal - and a breathtakingly beautiful love letter to books.

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'A worthy homage to Sylvia Beach and a love letter to all bookstores, libraries and the passionate and committed women who run them' New York Journal of Books

'I was completely enthralled' Natasha Lester, author of The Paris Secret

'An intriguing story, beguilingly told' Mail on Sunday

'Absorbing and beautifully written... transports you to 1920s Paris - and keeps you utterly captivated with its vivid cast of characters and their bohemian lifestyles' Heat

'A compelling coming-of-age tale, in addition to an impressive piece of historical fiction' Culturefly

'A book for the bookshop lovers . . . an absorbing novel about the life changing nature of our favourite reads' Belfast Telegraph

'A compelling and fascinating look at the world-changing mavericks who bonded, bickered and triumphed in the realm of literature' Nuala O'Connor

'A compelling portrait of a remarkable woman, who steps from the pages in all her charm, courage and vulnerability' Gill Paul

'Intelligent, fierce and filled with reverence for a fascinating epoch in literary history... a delight for readers and writers' Whitney Scharer, author of The Age of Light

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472290786

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Headline Review

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Kerri Maher holds an MFA from Columbia University and was a writing professor for many years. She now writes full-time and lives with her daughter and dog in a leafy suburb west of Boston, Massachusetts.

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