The Paris Novel

The Paris Novel

Ruth Reichl
Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction

When her estranged mother passes away, Stella inherits a mysterious note and a plane ticket: “Go to Paris.” Plagued by a traumatic past, Stella is far from adventurous, but when her boss insists she take time off, she hesitantly sets off for the City of Light.

In Paris, Stella clings to her old routines until a chance visit to a vintage shop changes everything. Drawn to an exquisite Dior dress, she makes an uncharacteristically bold purchase and takes her first steps into a world of wonder.

From tasting oysters at Les Deux Magots to befriending an eccentric art collector, Stella finds herself swept into Paris’s literary, art, and culinary scenes. Will this unexpected journey finally teach her to embrace life’s richness—or will fear hold her back?

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