the paris library janet skeslien charles

A powerful novel that explores the consequences of our choices and the relationships that make us who we are-family, friends, and favorite authors- The Paris Library shows that extraordinary heroism can sometimes be found in the quietest of places. As Lily uncovers more about her neighbor's mysterious past, she finds that they share a love of language, the same longings, and the same intense jealousy, never suspecting that a dark secret from the past connects them. Her interest is piqued by her solitary, elderly neighbor. See all details About the author Janet Skeslien Charles grew up on the plains of Montana. Montana, 1983: Lily is a lonely teenager looking for adventure in small-town Montana. The Paris Library: A Novel 978-1797104997. She has spent a decade researching Jessie Carson (The Librarian of Lost Stories) at The Morgan Library, the NYPL, and archives across France. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. Janet Skeslien Charles is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Paris Library.Her work has been translated into thirty-seven languages. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. When the Nazis march into Paris, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. Paris, 1939: Young and ambitious Odile Souchet has it all: her handsome police officer beau and a dream job at the American Library in Paris. 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.

The paris library janet skeslien charles