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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Four American debutantes attend a renowned Paris cotillion in Danielle Steel’s captivating new novel.
It’s the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. Four young women, all with something...
It’s the summer of 1959 and the Palace of Versailles is hosting an event that will make history. It is an exclusive dusk-to-dawn ball in which a select group of American and French debutantes will be presented to international society and royalty. Four young women, all with something...
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
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English
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"When an actor in a local play is attacked during the performance, Bruno must learn whether it was an accident, a crime of passion--or an assassination attempt with implications far beyond the small French village"--Publisher.
3) Paris
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Publisher
DK Eyewitness Travel
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
[2024 edition]
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English
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Whether you want to view the ever-changing street art on Rue D�noyezor, venture to opulent Versailles or learn to cook from the masters at La Cuisine, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Paris has to offer.
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Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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"The long-awaited final volume in the acclaimed Penguin translation of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time-one of the world's most beloved works of literature. "The greatest literary work of the twentieth century."-The New York Times. Ian Patterson's acclaimed new translation of Finding Time Again introduces a new generation of American readers to the literary riches of Marcel Proust. The seventh and final volume in Penguin Classics' superb new...
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English
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In 16th century France, Marguerite de Valois is growing up in one of Europe's most dysfunctional families - the Medici clan, whose extreme inbreeding has led to an alarming number of genetic defects in France's kings.
Her mother, Queen Catherine de Medici has taken note of Marguerite's uncharacteristic beauty and intelligence. In a scheme to unite the country during the raging religious wars, she opts to marry off her Catholic daughter to the...
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English
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If you're tired of summer crowds in Paris, standing 10-deep to see the Mona Lisa, waiting in long lines to ascend the Eiffel Tower. . .you may want to travel in France differently. With a road trip! Discover the amazing variety France offers as you hit the open highways. Explore and experience your own adventure. This guide will take you to various regions of France: Brittany, Alsace, Bordeaux, Provence, Central France, along the Spanish border, Normandy,...
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English
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Embark on a captivating literary voyage through the enchanting streets of Paris. This is a mesmerizing exploration of the City of Lights that goes beyond the clichés and delves into the heart and soul of this iconic metropolis. As you turn the pages, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Parisian culture, where history, art, and romance seamlessly intertwine. Join our intrepid travelers as they wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of...
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Get the Summary of Jana Petken's The Dying Peace in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Dying Peace" follows Ursula, a former actress turned covert operative in Nazi Germany, as she navigates a web of deceit and espionage. In Berlin, she reunites with Gerhardt, her partner, while hiding her Jewish heritage and plotting her escape to London. Her mother, Mary, is in prison, and Ursula decides to disown her...
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Deutsch
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Seit Langem ist die Bretagne eine beliebte Ferienregion mit wunderbaren Stränden und romantischen Orten am Meer. Manche Attraktion ist weltbekannt: der Mont-Saint-Michel an der Pforte zur Bretagne, einst Pilgerziel der französischen Könige, heute der Reisenden aus aller Welt, die Hafenstadt Saint-Malo, Ausgangspunkt etlicher Entdeckungsreisen in die Neue Welt, die geheimnisvollen steinzeitlichen Monumente in Carnac. Andere Schönheiten schlummern...
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Harlequin historicals volume Louis xvi
Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises ULC
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Reeling from the discovery that everything she knew about her life was a lie, Isadora is forced to take up a position as a governess in the brooding Marquis de Lyonnais's household. As she helps the marquis bond with his orphaned nephew, Isadora can't help but be drawn to the man behind the title. But can she trust him to protect her secret...one that's so explosive it could rock the court of King Louis XV!
11) Realm of wonders
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Queen's council volume 2
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English
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"Shortly after Belle breaks the curse that bound Prince Lio into the form of a beast, she finds herself in another place she never thought she'd be: on the way to Paris to meet King Louis XVI. As a peasant girl who has risen well above her station, she feels conflicted about her desire for a simple life. In the midst of the upheaval of the French Revolution, she is caught between her early pastoral upbringing and her new life as a princess who will...
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Distributed by Anchor Bay Entertainment
Pub. Date
2005
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English
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Divorcee Sarah Thompson meets William, Duke of Whitfield, while touring Europe on the eve of World War II. They marry and settle in France. When the war ends, Sarah and William buy jewelry from their neighbors to help the rebuilding effort, the beginning of a family jewelry business. When her husband dies and son Phillip moves aggressively to expand his role in the family business, Sarah struggles to control the simmering rivalry between her children,...
13) Louis Pasteur
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Louis was born at a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. As an adult his curiosity led him to discover that microbes cause illness, and his research resulted in the vaccines that have saved countless lives around the world. This book covers his story for young readers, and features a fact and photo section at the back--Adapted from back cover.
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Español
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El viejo nombre de Trafalgar, «la punta de occidente», sigue resonando hoy en día más allá de las cartas náuticas, topónimo impreso en la memoria colectiva de tres naciones europeas merced al encarnizado combate que allí tuvo lugar el 21 de octubre de 1805 entre las escuadras francoespañola y británica. Más de doscientos años después, nuestros conocimientos y nuestra perspectiva sobre la batalla se han enriquecido gracias al trabajo conjunto...
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English
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In the heart of Europe's Renaissance, a dance unlike any other unfolds-an inexplicable frenzy that defies logic and reason. " Rhythms of Madness: The Dancing Plague of 1528 " takes you on a spine-tingling journey through the corridors of time, where the streets of 16th-century Europe come alive with intrigue and curiosity. From the halls of power to the humblest of homes, we invite you to uncover the haunting tale of the Curious Plague of 1518. Delve...
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English
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Take a stroll through the real Paris with this beautifully photographd and gorgeously packaged book. Organized by arrondissement, Paris takes readers through the city's most charming streets, revealing best-kept secrets and little gems at every turn: ateliers overflowing with notions, cafes with their neat rows of macarons, markets abundant with fresh flowers, shaded parks, and creative hotspots.
17) Eiffel
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Breaking Glass Pictures
Pub. Date
©2022.
Language
English
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After completing the Statue of Liberty, celebrated engineer Gustave Eiffel is on top of the world. Now, the French government is pressuring him to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair. Eiffel's design plans suddenly change when he crosses paths with a mysterious woman from his past. Their long-lost, forbidden passion inspires him to change the Paris skyline forever.
18) Joan of Arc
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English
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Joan of Arc. Leader, hero, warrior, martyr. Follow Joan's awe-inspiring transformation from an unlikely warrior to a revered military commander, defying societal norms and facing insurmountable odds. With unwavering faith and unyielding determination, she rallies the French troops, inspiring them with her fervor and strategic brilliance.As Joan's legend grows, so too does the complexity of her world. Navigate the treacherous political landscape of...
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Publisher
Bookouture
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
Description
"1939. Standing in front of the orphanage's imposing stone walls, eleven-year-old Jewish twins Helga and Ruth shiver with fear. The war has taken their mother and father, their home in Berlin has been turned to rubble, but their soft, dark eyes meet and Helga gives Ruth a reassuring smile. They should be safe here together. Yet every day bombs fly overhead. And when Ruth becomes desperately unwell, the girls are torn apart. As war rages on, will they...
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Français
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L'essai sur la Barbe-Bleue dénonce l'une des histoires les plus noires de l'époque de Louis XIV. Actualisée, cette même histoire s'inscrit dans les romans policiers les plus énigmatiques que l'on puisse trouver en termes de conte. Ce conte, le plus intrigant de Charles Perrault, met en scène un magicien-sorcier à la barbe bleue. Dans l'une de ses fastueuses maisons, sa jeune épouse suivra les couloirs redoutables de la mort. Cet ouvrage intense...
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