The Librarians of Rue de Picardie by Janet Skeslien Charles - ISBN: 9781035417889
Hardcover
Books bring hope and courage to war-torn France, across time.

The Librarians of Rue de Picardie

From the bestselling author, a powerful, moving wartime page-turner inspired by true events

$49.91

  • Hardcover

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    30 July 2024

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Summary

The New York Times bestselling author of 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.

‘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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781035417889
ISBN-10:103541788X
Author:Janet Skeslien Charles
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Headline Review
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:30 July 2024
Weight:580g
Dimensions:236mm x 160mm x 34mm
About The Author

Janet Skeslien Charles

Janet Skeslien Charles is the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Paris Library. Her work has been translated into thirty-eight languages. She has spent a decade researching Jessie Carson at the Morgan Library, the New York Public Library, and archives across France. Her shorter work has appeared in the Chicago Tribune, the Sydney Morning Herald, Literary Hub, and the anthology Montana Noir.

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