On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers.

The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.

On its way to fulfill a wishlist - enjoy! :)

While sorting through my TBR pile I suddenly realised I’d never journaled to say I’d received this book as a wish list granting from Teuffi - thank you so much 😊
I am actually visiting Paris next month so now will be a really good time to read this book and I hope to be able to release it in the city in which it’s set.

Well I’ve just arrived back in the UK and didn’t get to finish the book in time to leave it in Paris so I’m offering it as a RABCK.
I really enjoyed this book although I found it a little slow to get into. It isn’t at all the cosy read I expected from the title and cover illustration - it deals with issues of death, regret and wasted time as well as love and friendship. Also only a very small part of the book is set in Paris!
While I was in Paris this week I came across a real bookshop barge called
L’eau et les rêves (it’s also a cafe/ bar) which was lovely especially as I was reading this book at the time.
https://www.penichelibrairie.com/

Sending to Cross-patch who wants to read it.
Happy reading!

Thank you. It has arrived safely. I had a little peak and am sure I will enjoy it.