‘The Little French Village of Book Lovers’ by Nina George
In essence, this is a tale about Marie-Jeanne Claudel’s place in the world – growing up in the knowledge and awareness of those around her as she can see the ‘love-glows’ in others.
This storyline is a promise fulfilled from author Nina George to her readers of Little Paris Bookshop that begged her to reveal more of the fictitious tale Southern Lights that Monsieur Jean Perdu used as a cornerstone of his own life. Hence, The Little French Village Of Book Lovers has come to life.
Marie-Jeanne was born into tragic family circumstances in 1958 but is surrounded by a muse called ‘love’ that acts as narrator throughout the story. ‘Love’ watches over her life as she masters her unique, insightful gifts to see and understand the glow of love and loneliness in others.
Vibrant village life provides security and friendship for young Marie-Jeanne and she is loved and adored by her foster parents, Francis and the misunderstood Elsa. Together with Francis, Marie-Jeanne sets up the mobile library called Louis and this gives her the perfect opportunity to play her part as matchmaker, not only in soul matches but the right book for the right person. Marie-Jeanne really is an endearing soul and her intuition wins her many friends. As she grows, she can’t deny that the ‘glow’ seems to have passed her by. Can she find love for herself? She has an abundance to give so why does the glow allude her?
Set in the valley village of Nyons, Southern France, author Nina George provides entertaining plotlines and a merry cast with The Raspail sisters, Luca, Loulou, Vida, Pierre, Jean, Geraldine, Colette, Valerie and Edouard that are brought to life. And just like her first book Little Paris Bookshop, Nina provides a backdrop of bookstores, booksellers, authors, literary references, a mobile library and even a Litteramour book club making this the perfect read for fans of love and books!
Nina has created a delightful, quirky bookish cast ready for you to meet and you’ll love Marie-Jeanne – the village hero unlocking joy and happiness in unique characters.
Available in store, online and as an audiobook that supports local bookshops, from LibroFM.
ISBN 9780241436615
