The Paris affair

Schneider, Fiona

£8.99

In Paris 1942 a woman disappears in the middle of the night, leaving behind the man she loves. French chef Sylvie was sent to Paris as part of the resistance, while German soldier Christoph is doing his duty to save his sister. As the two begin to discover the people beneath their uniforms, the rest of the world, and the war raging on, fades away. But Christoph can never know Sylvie’s identity, which might end up destroying him. Sixty years later, Christoph’s health is declining, and his memories are fading. Having returned to Germany to help her mentor, Julia discovers a book filled with ‘the recipes of us’ and sets out to cook each dish in the hope of reviving Christoph. As his memories resurface, Julia begins her own quest to find the woman he lost to the war. Can Julia discover the truth behind Sylvie and Christoph, or will it be too late?

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Publish Date: 04/07/2024

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An exciting new voice in historical fiction brings you a breath-taking story of how one woman’s disappearance triggers the search of a lifetime. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop and Lucinda Riley, Fiona Schneider’s debut is a triumph!

‘A sweeping, and heartfelt tale of love and sacrifice’ Amanda Geard, author of The Moon Gate

‘This is a heart wrenching story of love, bravery, and impossible choices’ Louise Fein, author The London Bookshop Affair

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One Parisian night, a woman vanishes without a trace, leaving behind the man she loves.

Sixty years later, the search begins . . .

In 1942, French chef Sylvie Dubois is sent to Paris to spy on the enemy, while German soldier Christoph Baumann has sold his soul to save his sister.
When they meet the world stops turning. But in a city consumed by war, love is a dangerous affair, and the star-crossed lovers will pay the ultimate price . . .

Decades later, with Christoph’s health declining and his memory fading, his young protégé, Julia Clarke, sets out to discover what happened to the woman he never stopped loving.

Can they find the woman who disappeared, or will it be too late?

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‘I loved every page of this gorgeous, transportive, and highly moving tale!’ Jenny Ashcroft, author of Beneath A Burning Sky

‘An epic tale of love and loss.’ Caroline Khoury, author of Still Unwritten

WHAT READER’S ARE SAYING ABOUT THE PARIS AFFAIR:

‘This book emoted every feeling you can have all in one truly heart felt story‘ ***** Reader Review

‘An amazing tale of bravery, sacrifice, and pure love’ ***** Reader Review

‘With every turn of the page, you’ll be transported to a world where love conquers all, even in the darkest of times. It’s a story that’ll tug at your heartstrings and linger in your thoughts long after you’ve finished reading’
***** Reader Review
‘What a powerful heartbreaking WW2 love story interwoven with rapturous music (I know by the descriptions) and mouth watering foods‘ ***** Reader Review

Additional information

Weight 322 g
Dimensions 197 × 130 × 30 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

464

Language

English

Edition

|Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K