The Paris Library
A Novel
by Janet Skeslien Charles
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appears in Historical Fiction and Fiction.
Based on the true World War II story of the heroic librarians at the American Library in Paris, this is an unforgettable story of romance, friendship, family, and the power of literature to bring us together, perfect for fans of The Lilac Girls and The Paris Wife. Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police office...
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appears in Historical Fiction and Fiction.
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