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She had not come to France expecting romance, but it seemed that, just perhaps, romance may have found her in this city of love.Discover the romantic story of Crimson Brown and Jean-Luc de Michel in It Happened in Paris, a timeless tale of love set against the backdrop of Paris and the South of France. Crimson Brown is an Australian archaeologist who has come to France to write a series of books about the spread of Roman culture, while Jean-Luc is a French businessman working for h...

American expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city’s most famous fashion houses.If there’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it’s haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, ...

**Set in midcentury Paris and starring Julia Child’s fictional best friend, this magnifique reimagining of the iconic chef’s years at Le Cordon Bleu blends a delicious murder mystery with a unique culinary twist.“It’s Child’s ebullient personality that is the heart of the book. Part historical fiction, part mystery, Mastering the Art of French Murder is totally delectable entertainment for fans of lighthearted detective fiction.” – The Washington Post**

When Scott Carpenter moves from Minnesota to Paris, little does he suspect the dramas that await: scheming neighbors, police denunciations, surly demonstrators, cooking disasters, medical mishaps—not to mention all those lectures about cheese! It turns out that nothing in the City of Light can be taken for granted, where even trips to the grocery store lead to adventure.In French Like Moi, Carpenter guides us through the merry labyrinth of the everyday, one hilarious faux ...

Postwar Paris is surging back to life, and its citizens are seizing every opportunity to raise a glass or share a delicious meal. But as American ex-pat Tabitha Knight and chef-in-training Julia Child discover, celebrations can quickly go awry when someone has murder in mind . . .The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking TourEiffel . . . Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for Tabitha ...

'An utterly gorgeous romantic read. It made me want to pack my bags for Paris!' Sandy BarkerIrena and Sacha come from two very different worlds.An heiress to a fortune, Ren’s home-from-home is the Ritz, while the handsome and brooding Sacha has grown up in Paris’s less salubrious suburbs. So when an accident brings them together, romance seems an unlikely outcome.When Ren’s society engagement reaches a very public end, Irena’s over-protec...

Murder strikes close to home when an altercation between two dog owners in the famous Parc Monceau triggers a brutal murder in an alley behind the Paris apartment building of expat and private eye Claire Baskerville. Already struggling with the unexpected and rancorous visit of her daughter Catherine—as well as the desperate hunt for one of her missing grandbabies—Claire is reluctant to take the case of the murder of Madame Lavigne until she is brutally shown how vital it is that the elder...

The bestselling cookbook that launched the career of the celebrity chef. "A nice introduction to French home cooking." — Library JournalRachel Khoo moved to Paris, studied patisserie, fell in love with the city, became a restaurateur in a very tiny space, then, a television star, and is now a bestselling author! Not every lover of Paris experiences this career trajectory, but cooks of all skill levels with a taste for French fare will be inspired by The Lit...

Adieu to Destiny is Volume IV in the steamy hot and hilarious series The Adventures of Anabel Axelrod---No white lace fantasies of Anabel Axelrod have ever been about weddings! When she and Luke decide to wait on the decision to marry, Anabel is secretly relieved. Surrounded with crazed brides-to-be and nonstop wedding plans by day, and nightmares of those predestined, four little babies at night, Anabel's relief soon turns into outright panic at the thought of marriage--even to he...

explore the hidden gems of southern france: from paris to the french riviera” is a must-read travel guide for anyone planning a trip to france in 2023.with its comprehensive coverage and insider knowledge, this guide offers a unique and personalized travel experience, allowing you to discover the real france beyond the tourist traps.here are a few of the standout features of this guide:in-depth itineraries: the guide includes detailed itineraries, covering everythin...

"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas is a captivating adventure novel that tells the story of Edmond Dantès, a young Marseille sailor unjustly imprisoned. Victim of a plot orchestrated by jealous rivals, Dantès is accused of treason and locked up in the sinister fortress of Château d'If. During his long incarceration, Dantès meets Abbé Faria, an erudite prisoner who becomes his mentor. Faria reveals to him the existence of a treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. After Fa...

If there's one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it's haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes, influenced by Christian Dior's "New Look."Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private showing at an exclusive fashion atelier, Maison Lannet. The event goes well, but wh...