


But then the Nazis invade Paris, and everything changes. When war is declared, the Library is determined to remain open.

Odile Souchet is obsessed with books, and her new job at the American Library in Paris - with its thriving community of students, writers and book lovers - is a dream come true. 'Delightful, richly detailed' PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY 'An irresistible, compelling read' FIONA DAVIS 'I devoured The Paris Library in one hungry gulp. 'An irresistible and utterly compelling novel that will appeal to bibliophiles and historical fiction fans alike' SUNDAY EXPRESS ' Heart-breaking and heart-lifting and always enchanting' RUTH HOGAN 'A wonderful novel celebrating the power of books and libraries to change people's lives' JILL MANSELL THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK HEROISM CAN BE FOUND IN THE QUIETEST PLACES - HOW LIBRARIANS DEFIED THE NAZIS
