A city under siege. A library at risk. A secret that spans generations.
Paris, 1939: Odile Souchet has everything she’s ever wanted—a job at the American Library in Paris, a handsome fiancé, and a future filled with books. But when the Nazis invade, her world is shattered. Determined to resist, Odile and her fellow librarians fight back with the best weapons they have—stories. But after the war, freedom comes with betrayal, and Odile’s life takes a path she never expected.
Montana, 1983: Lonely teenager Lily is drawn to her mysterious elderly neighbor. As their friendship deepens, Lily begins to uncover a past filled with secrets, sacrifice, and survival—one that connects them in ways she never imagined.
A New York Times bestseller, The Paris Library is a deeply moving story of courage, betrayal, and the enduring power of books.