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Vintage 1954 (Paperback)
Antoine Laurain; Translated by Gallic Books
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R279
R227
Discovery Miles 2 270
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From the author of The Red Notebook, described as 'Parisian
perfection' by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Vintage 1954 is a
nostalgic tale of time travel. 'A glorious time-slip caper... Just
wonderful' Daily Mail When Hubert Larnaudie invites some fellow
residents of his Parisian apartment building to drink an
exceptional bottle of 1954 Beaujolais, he has no idea of its
special properties. The following morning, Hubert finds himself
waking up in 1950s Paris, as do antique restorer Magalie,
mixologist Julien, and Airbnb tenant Bob from Milwaukee, who's on
his first trip to Europe. After their initial shock, the city of
Edith Piaf and An American in Paris begins to work its charm on
them. The four delight in getting to know the French capital during
this iconic period, whilst also playing with the possibilities that
time travel allows. But, ultimately, they need to work out how to
get back to 2017, and time is of the essence...
For fans of Patricia Highsmith, Harriet Tyce, Jorn Lier Horst, Fred
Vargas and Jean-Patrick Manchette.
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Rider on the Rain (Paperback)
Sebastien Japrisot; Translated by Linda Coverdale; Adapted by Gallic Books
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R239
Discovery Miles 2 390
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For fans of Patricia Highsmith, Harriet Tyce, Jorn Lier Horst, Fred
Vargas and Jean-Patrick Manchette.
Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel
Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President Francois
Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Daniel's
thrill at being in such close proximity to the most powerful man in
the land persists even after the presidential party has gone, which
is when he discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left
behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep
the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect
fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow
- different.
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The Sleeping Car Murders (Paperback)
Sebastien Japrisot, Francis Price; Translated by Gallic Books; Adapted by Gallic Books
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R242
Discovery Miles 2 420
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For fans of Patricia Highsmith, Harriet Tyce, Jorn Lier Horst, Fred
Vargas and Jean-Patrick Manchette.
This prize-winning French bestseller is a charming fable about the
power of a hat that takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride
through French life during the Mitterrand years. Dining alone in an
elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly
believe his eyes when President Francois Mitterrand sits down to
eat at the table next to him. After the presidential party has
gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been
left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to
keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a
perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel
somehow . . . different. Has Daniel unwittingly discovered the
secret of supreme power? For two years the iconic item of headgear
plays with the lives of the men and women who wear it, bringing
them success that had previously eluded them. Antoine Laurain's
brilliantly orchestrated tour captures entertaining portraits of a
rich gallery of characters. Shot through with a delicious, wicked
sense of humor, The President's Hat is a vivid re-creation of the
everyday life of an era. "As entertaining as it is original, this
is a story to enjoy like a chocolate with a surprise centre." Marie
France "An enjoyable trip into the heart of the 1980s." Le Figaro
"Impossible to resist" L'Express Antoine Laurain was born in Paris.
He is a writer, collector, and director of several short films.
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The Panda Theory (Paperback)
Pascal Garnier; Translated by Gallic Books, Boyce
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R279
R226
Discovery Miles 2 260
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"You've only been here for a few days but you already know loads of
people. You walk into people's lives, just like that." Gabriel is a
stranger in a small Breton town. Nobody knows where he came from or
why he's here. Yet his small acts of kindness, and exceptional
cooking, quickly earn him acceptance from the locals. His new
friends grow fond of Gabriel, who seems as reserved and benign as
the toy panda he wins at the funfair. But unlike Gabriel, the
fluffy toy is not haunted by his past...
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