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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France. An instant USA Today and Booklist bestseller.

''This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable!'' KATE THOMPSON

''A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it'' RUTH HOGAN

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Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...

1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work

The Librarians of Rue de Picardie

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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on... Read more

    Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
    Publication Date: 1/30/2024
    ISBN13: 9781035417889, 978-1035417889
    ISBN10: 103541788X

    Fiction , Crime & Thriller

    Description

    The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France. An instant USA Today and Booklist bestseller.

    ''This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable!'' KATE THOMPSON

    ''A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it'' RUTH HOGAN

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    Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...

    1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work

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