Paris

The Novel

De: Edward Rutherfurd

Narrado por: Jean Gilpin

From the grand master of the historical novel comes a dazzling, epic portrait of the City of Light

Internationally bestselling author Edward Rutherfurd has enchanted millions of readers with his sweeping, multigenerational dramas that illuminate the great achievements and travails throughout history. In this breathtaking saga of love, war, art, and intrigue, Rutherfurd has set his sights on the most magnificent city in the world: Paris.

Moving back and forth in time across centuries, the story unfolds through intimate and vivid tales of self-discovery, divided loyalties , passion, and long-kept secrets of characters both fictional and real, all set against the backdrop of the glorious city—from the building of Notre Dame to the dangerous machinations of Cardinal Richlieu; from the glittering court of Versailles to the violence of the French Revolution and the Paris Commune; from the hedonism of the Belle Époque, the heyday of the impressionists, to the tragedy of the First World War; from the 1920s when the writers of the Lost Generation could be found drinking at Les Deux Magots to the Nazi occupation, the heroic efforts of the French Resistance, and the 1968 student revolt.

With his unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, Rutherfurd weaves an extraordinary narrative tapestry that captures all the glory of Paris. More richly detailed, more thrilling, and more romantic then anything Rutherfurd has written before, Paris: The Novel wonderfully illuminates hundreds of years in the City of Light and Love and brings the sights, scents, and tastes of Paris to sumptuous life.

a fabulous book, an incredible narrator

What did you love best about Paris?

I learned so much history from this novel.

What did you like best about this story?

The characters were interesting and engaging.

Have you listened to any of Jean Gilpin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Jean Gilpin's performance was extraordinary. I am now searching for other books she narrated. I honestly cant' imagine why anyone would give her less than five stars. Every character came to life through her voice.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Ha! At 39 hours? I guess if I had no other responsibilities.

not as good as I hoped

couldn't get into it. story drags along. not my favorite narrator. don't reccomend. not on the same level as others you'll get recommended to

Magnificent!

I have never read a book that gave such life to history. It was a struggle a bit as it switched back and forth hundreds of years but the struggle was worth it. I was amazed how the author logically and lovingly brought pieces of lives and events together. Truly a masterful work. Thank you.

Exceptional

I LOVED the narrator. Excellent voice work. The story was lovely- did a beautiful job of reminding one of French history while allowing one to learn about works of art, wars, and movements through the eyes of (fictional) Frenchmen of various classes. Fascinating, enjoyable listen!

Read to prepare for Paris trip but then COVID!

An excellent read! Lots of in depth info on Paris. Cool history. Lots of Detail.