A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Inspired by the haunting, passionate story of the City of Lights, this epic novel weaves a gripping tale of four families across the centuries: from the lies that spawn the noble line of de Cygne to the revolutionary Le Sourds who seek their destruction; from the Blanchards whose bourgeois respectability offers scant protection against scandal to the hard-working Gascons and their soaring ambitions.
The story of Paris bursts to life in the intrigue, corruption and glory of its people. Beloved author Edward Rutherford illuminates Paris as only he can: capturing the romance and everyday drama of the men and women who, in two thousand years, transformed a humble trading post on the muddy banks of the Seine into the most celebrated city in the world.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Epic saga of families intertwined with Paris' history.
Who is this book for?
If you love historical novels that bring a city to life, you'll find Paris captivating. Rutherford's storytelling sweeps you through centuries of Parisian life, blending personal drama with the city's transformations. It's like taking a heartfelt journey through the soul of Paris itself, filled with intrigue and vibrant characters.
