Books matching: paris setting
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Save:A charming, feel-good romance set in Paris that brims with chemistry and travel vibes - perfect if you’re in the mood for something sweet, escapist, and beautifully narrated (especially in audio).
I’ve managed the entire transatlantic flight speaking only French. Yay me! Or should I say oui, moi! Pretty sure that’s not an official saying, but whatevercakes. Either way, I’m rocking it in the spe... - #2
Save:John Dickson Carr's 'It Walks by Night' introduces readers to the suave and mysterious Henri Bencolin, a master detective tasked with solving a locked room mystery in a lavish Parisian casino. The plot unfolds with the gruesome murder of the Duc de Saligny, setting the stage for a tale filled with decadent Parisian atmosphere, intricate clues, and colorful red herrings. Carr's writing style, influenced by Poe and Fitzgerald, weaves an atmosphere of supernatural horror and suspense, creating a captivating and suspenseful narrative.
The narrative is driven by the dynamic between Bencolin and his American sidekick Jeff Marle, as they navigate through a web of secrets, love triangles, and a villain with a lust for blood. Carr's skill in crafting a puzzling mystery, combined with his ability to create a spooky and atmospheric setting, keeps readers engaged as Bencolin unravels the seemingly impossible murder and the dark secrets lurking in the shadows of Paris.
(Also, see 5 recommendations for the series Henri Bencolin ) - #3
Save:An intimate, character-driven, and deeply sensual love story with unusual leads - perfect for readers craving something different and emotionally rich in their romance reads.
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Save:A quirky, poetic, and very French take on the detective genre - perfect if you love unusual characters and atmosphere, but may puzzle readers who prefer straightforward, clue-by-clue mysteries.
She made another note in the diary: ‘He sat down too close to me, as if we knew each other, but I’ve never seen him before. No, I’m sure I’ve never seen him before. Not much else to say about him, exc... - #5
Save:Perfect for dreamers, book lovers, and anyone needing a gentle reminder that it's never too late to rediscover love and life. Slow, sentimental, and poetic - best enjoyed with a cup of tea and plenty of time to linger.
MONSIEUR PERDU pushed his tie between the top buttons of his white, vigorously ironed shirt and carefully rolled up his sleeves. Inward, one fold at a time, up to the elbow. He stared at the bookcase... - #6
Save:The Belly of Paris by Emile Zola is a novel set in the bustling central market of Les Halles in 19th century Paris, focusing on the life of Florent, an escaped political prisoner trying to navigate the abundance of food and the poverty surrounding him. The book vividly describes the sights, sounds, and smells of the market, portraying a contrast between the opulence of the market's offerings and the struggles of the lower classes. Through intricate details of food and market life, Zola weaves a story of revolution, family dynamics, and societal disparities in the backdrop of a changing Paris.
In the silence of a deserted avenue, wagons stuffed with produce made their way toward Paris, their thudding wheels rhythmically echoing off the houses sleeping behind the rows of elm trees meandering...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Les Rougon-Macquart ) - #7
Save:Adorable, heart-tugging, and filled with Parisian charm - Anna and the French Kiss is a go-to feel-good romance that’s perfect for fans of contemporary YA. Just be ready for angsty yearning and lots of swoon!
Here is everything I know about France: Madeline and Amélie and Moulin Rouge. The Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, although I have no idea what the function of either actually is. Napoleon, Marie... - #8
Save:Smart, emotional, and unapologetically sexy - Curio is a delicious blend of vulnerability and steamy romance, perfect for readers who crave something a little different and daring.
It’s a relatively quiet street amid the greater bustle of the Latin Quarter, his flat on the top floor of a long tenement, two blocks from the river. I’d never expected to find myself standing on the... - #9
Save:A deeply emotional, super-sensual romance set in a dreamy Parisian chocolate shop, perfect for fans of angsty but sweet love stories - with plenty of delicious feels (and cravings for chocolate) guaranteed!
Dom straightened from the enormous block of chocolate he was creating, gave his maîtresse de salle, Guillemette, a disgruntled look for having realized he would want to know that, and slipped around t...
(Also, see 77 recommendations for the series Amour et Chocolat ) - #10
Save:Richly researched and emotionally nuanced, this is a haunting historical romance where love and ghosts entwine. Not perfect, but a must-try for fans of atmospheric, compassionate, and original love stories.
Magnificent and vast, built of gold and marble atop a dead arm of the river Seine, the theater was the most celebrated and reviled building in all of France before its first stone was even laid. To th...
