The Confectioner's Tale: A Novel Of Paris

By: Laura Madeleine

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Synopsis: At the famous Patisserie Clermont in Paris, 1909, a chance encounter with the owner’s daughter has given one young man a glimpse into a life he never knew existed: of sweet cream and melted chocolate, golden caramel and powdered sugar, of pastry light as air. But it is not just the art of confectionery that holds him captive, and soon a forbidden love affair begins.Almost eighty years later, an academic discovers a hidden photograph of her grandfather as a young man with two people she has never seen before. Scrawled on the back of the picture are the words ‘Forgive me’. Unable to resist the mystery behind it, she begins to unravel the story of two star-crossed lovers and one irrevocable betrayal.'Delightful and delicious: a must read' Nina George, bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop'Mouth-watering and mysterious . . . a compelling read' Leah Fleming, bestselling author of The Girl under the Olive TreeTake a moment to savour a bittersweet love story that echoes through the decades – perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Santa Montefiore and Victoria Hislop.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781473525818
Related ISBNs:: 9781784160722
Publisher:: Transworld
Date of Addition:: 03/29/19
Copyrighted By:: Laura Hounsom
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Romance, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.