The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris

De: Evie Woods

Narrado por: Breffni Holahan

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop

Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other.

Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings.

But dark clouds were looming on the horizon…

For Edie Lane, a recipe for disaster doesn’t require that many ingredients. Take an unhealthy amount of wishful thinking and a sprinkle of desperation and that’s how Edie left everything behind in Ireland for her dream job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris – and neither is Edie.

This might not be where Edie intended to be but she soon realizes it's exactly where she needs to be…

©2025 Evie Woods (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

A delightful mystery/romance with a French twist

I enjoyed going on the main character’s brave journey after she takes the trusting step of moving to France from Ireland to work at a bakery and find herself. Interwoven into the tale is an unsolved mystery of the goings on in the bakery’s basement, an appealing slow romance, and an inspiring growth arch for various characters. Nice local and historical details! Slow start but picks up nicely. Recommended!

Great read

I really enjoyed the story. The narrator was first not my favorite but as I became accustomed to her style, it was OK.

The story.

I thoroughly enjoyed the journey. Thank you so much for offering this beautiful story. It is beautiful!

Wonderful story telling

I am so glad I purchased audio book over hard cover. The narrator speaking in French in such a way that pulled me in and enriched the story for me. Excellent

Strength

Everything was set to fall in place, once they're hearts were open to feeling love. Enjoyed!!!

loved loved loved it!!

This book was so enduring. Evie Woods knows how to grab your heart with her talent.

Mezmerizing story!

The storyline was fascinating. The characters were so real… I became invested in their lives!!!

Enjoyed this story

I have enjoyed the other books by this author, so I was excited to read this. Although I enjoyed her other books more, this one was still good. I liked how she brought in some history of WWII and the Roma people. I also liked the descriptions of the French town where it takes place. The narrator was not my favorite. I didn’t always like how she read the main character. It made it hard to connect with her and see what kind of person she really was. Still a good story and a nice listen!

A charming story!

While this novel is not “deep,” it is truly charming. The characters and storyline come together in a beautiful way to tell a tale of finding yourself in unexpected ways, losing yourself in the unknown and taking chances and giving in to your dreams.

The narrator was fantastic too!

Well Written

A great story line with a hint of magic and a bit of history you don't here often.