One Night in Paris

Available to pre-order now, the new novel from the multi-million bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop. 
Set against the backdrop of a Parisian heatwave and the isolated French coast, two women who would never ordinarily cross paths navigate the emotional effects of marriages, affairs and unexpected friendships . . . 
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She knew he was asking whether they would do it again. Share a secret hour behind closed doors. Whether this would start to mean something, or end here and now, in Room 32 of the Hotel Langlois, Paris. 
Claire Cousteau is one of France’s most esteemed biologists, with a seemingly perfect family life. But behind closed doors she has become increasingly frustrated by the stasis of her marriage and her husband’s unremarked-upon affairs, and desperately wants something to change. 
As she and her family prepare for their annual long summer on the Breton coast, her son Nico comes to her with a request: can his new girlfriend, Julie, join them? Julie has conundrums of her own - she is a young woman of ambition and can’t help but question whether kind, dependable Nico really is her match. 
 
But what the rest of the family don’t realise is that Julie and Claire have met before, in a Parisian hotel during a night that Claire thought was her secret - a night that’s implications will colour their relationship from the moment it happens. Beneath the blazing Brittany sun, could their surprising bond be the spark to alter the course of their lives for all time? 
 
Sensual, provocative, and stirring, Nina George’s One Night in Paris explores femininity in all its facets. It is a story of becoming who you were meant to be by breaking apart the things you've always known. 
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PRAISE FOR NINA GEORGE: 
 
'A true gem for fiction lovers' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 
 
'An enchanting, uplifting read. The sort of book that acts as a soothing tonic' INDEPENDENT 
 
'Glowing . . . Layered with wit, enchanting writing and a love of books' DAILY MAIL 
 
'A charming tale' RED

If you're looking to be charmed right out of your own life for a few hours, sit down with this wise and winsome novel...Everything happens just as you want it to... from poignant moments to crystalline insights in exactly the right measure

Captivating... This exploration of unfinished relationships has a haunting, evocative quality, and is a perfect, conversation-starting selection for book groups

An effective exploration of connections that transcend physical boundaries.... a poignant story about longing, nostalgia, and the pain of missed opportunities

Claire Cousteau is one of France’s most esteemed biologists, with a seemingly perfect family life. But behind closed doors she has become increasingly frustrated by the stasis of her marriage and her husband’s unremarked-upon affairs, and desperately wants something to change. 
 
As she and her family prepare for their annual long summer on the Breton coast, her son Nico comes to her with a request: can his new girlfriend, Julie, join them? Julie has conundrums of her own - she is a young woman of ambition and can’t help but question whether kind, dependable Nico really is her match. 
 
But what the rest of the family don’t realise is that Julie and Claire have met before, in a Parisian hotel during a night that Claire thought was her secret - a night that’s implications will colour their relationship from the moment it happens. Beneath the blazing Brittany sun, could their surprising bond be the spark to alter the course of their lives for all time? 
 
Sensual, provocative, and stirring, Nina George’s One Night in Paris explores femininity in all its facets. It is a story of becoming who you were meant to be by breaking apart the things you've always known.

Nina George is a multi-award-winning and internationally bestselling author who has been writing novels, non-fiction books, essays, reports, short stories, blogs and columns since 1992. Her novel The Little Paris Bookshop was translated into 36 languages and topped the bestseller lists, including the New York Times chart. With her husband, the writer Jens J. Kramer, Nina also writes children's books and thrillers. Nina George is President of the European Writers‘ Council, the federation of 50 European writers’ associations. She lives in Berlin and Brittany/France.

Claire Cousteau is one of France’s most esteemed biologists, with a seemingly perfect family life, but she has become increasingly frustrated by her marriage and her husband’s affairs. 
 
As the Cousteaus prepare for a summer in Brittany, Claire’s son Nico asks if his new girlfriend, Julie, can join them? Julie has conundrums of her own - she is an ambitious woman, and unsure if Nico really is her match. But what the family don’t realise is that Julie and Claire have met before, in a Parisian hotel during a night that Claire thought was her secret. 
 
Beneath the Breton sun, could their surprising bond alter the course of their lives for all time?

Nina George

Simon Pare

What a joy to read The Little French Village of Book Lovers, which will delight Nina George&rsquo;s millions of readers. Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you in the lives of her delightful characters. You won&rsquo;t want to put it down.

Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. Nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive nature of love

An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop. George convincingly portrays her characters&rsquo; emotions . . . Charming

This spin-off of George&rsquo;s beloved The Little Paris Bookshop&mdash;this is the book within that one&mdash;is narrated by omniscient and powerful representations of abstract concepts, with Love, Pride, and Fate all weighing in, and this creative framing adds to its considerable charm. George pays particular attention to the romantic potential of the everyday&mdash;those mundane events that can spark new feelings in anyone hoping for a chance at love. Fans will adore George&rsquo;s latest exploration of life, love, and destiny

Glowing...layered with wit, enchanting writing and a love of books...I prescribed it for a cynical friend who has "seen it all" (and read it all) and she swooned'

A charming tale...for fans of Like Water for Chocolate and Amelie

An enchanting, uplifting read...the sort of book that acts as a soothing tonic as you read - so the perfect accompaniment to relaxing in the sun

In a small town in balmy Provence, Marie-Jeanne has a gift. She can see the marks Love has left on the people around her. Glowing faces, hands that shimmer brighter when enclosed in another. Before long, she is playing matchmaker. 
 
When Marie-Jeanne's foster father, Francis, sets up a mobile library travelling the many mountain towns of the Nyons region, she takes her quest further. Their library offers entertainment, guidance, reassurance and comfort - but for Marie-Jeanne, the books also allow her to bring soulmates together. 
 
The only person she can't seem to find a partner for is herself. Everyone must have a soulmate. Will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognise hers when Love finally comes her way?

Nina George

Praise for The Little French Village of Book Lovers

What a joy to read The Little French Village of Book Lovers, which will delight Nina George’s millions of readers. Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you i ...

Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. Nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive n ...

An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop. George convincingly portrays her characters’ emotions . . . Charming

What a joy to read The Little French Village of Book Lovers, which will delight Nina George’s millions of readers. Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you i ...

Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. Nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive n ...

An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop. George convincingly portrays her characters’ emotions . . . Charming

What a joy to read The Little French Village of Book Lovers, which will delight Nina George’s millions of readers. Exquisitely written, as always, she draws you in from the first page and immerses you i ...

Brimming with magic . . . Full of allegory and mysticism, the book often feels more like a poem than a novel. Nuanced and enchanting . . . an elegantly crafted, unhurried examination of the enthralling and elusive n ...

An appealing companion piece to The Little Paris Bookshop. George convincingly portrays her characters’ emotions . . . Charming

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