Paris: The Novel [B1082]

2014 PB in nice clean condition. From Edward Rutherfurd, the grand master of the historical novel, comes a dazzling epic about the magnificent city of Paris. Moving back and forth in time, the story unfolds through intimate and thrilling tales of self-discovery, divided loyalty, and long-kept secrets. As various characters come of age, seek their fortunes, and fall in and out of love, the novel follows nobles who claim descent from the hero of the celebrated poem The Song of Roland; a humble family that embodies the ideals of the French Revolution; a pair of brothers from the slums behind Montmartre, one of whom works on the Eiffel Tower as the other joins the underworld near the Moulin Rouge; and merchants who lose everything during the reign of Louis XV, rise again in the age of Napoleon, and help establish Paris as the great center of art and culture that it is today. With Rutherfurd's unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, this bold novel brings the sights, scents, and tastes of the City of Light to brilliant life. "A tour de force . . . [Edward Rutherfurd's] most romantic and richly detailed work of fiction yet."-Bookreporter. "Fantastic . . . as grand and engrossing as Paris itself."-Historical Novels Review.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Really enjoyed the book. Feeling much more prepared for an upcoming trip to Paris. The book brings the city and its history to life."; "This book is a love letter to Paris that sweeps through generations of multiple families. At 800+ pages it was difficult to keep track of all the characters--but overall it was a scrumptious read. I liked the layering of events, a pentimento of time. And as if often the case with historical novels, I was both disturbed and comforted to be reminded that love, sex, war, and social struggle are nothing new."