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"A biography of Catherine Dior, Christian Dior's younger sister, that illuminates the work of the most iconic designer of the postwar world-her brother, Christian-and casts new light on the overlooked life of a quietly courageous, quietly extraordinary woman"--
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"After a routine school field trip goes awry, Linc Baker is thrust into a world of intrigue and espionage, where a kid agent who looks exactly like him threatens to use powerful artifacts to control the world"--
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Cécile, a stylish forty-seven-year-old, has spent the weekend visiting her parents in a provincial town southeast of Paris. By early Monday morning, she's exhausted. These trips back home are always stressful and she settles into a train compartment with an empty seat beside her. But it's soon occupied by a man she instantly recognizes: Philippe Leduc, with whom she had a passionate affair that ended in her brutal humiliation thirty years ago. In...
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While staying in post-World War II Paris with her grandfather, Tabitha Knight becomes friends with her neighbor and fellow American, Julia Child, and must clear both their names when a woman they both knew is murdered with a knife from Julia's kitchen anda note from Tabitha in her pocket.
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"Maud Heighton came to Lafond's famous Academie to paint, and to flee the constraints of her small English town. It took all her courage to escape, but Paris, she quickly realizes, is no place for a light purse. While her fellow students enjoy the dazzling decadence of the Belle Epoque, Maud slips into poverty. Quietly starving, and dreading another cold Paris winter, Maud is hired by Christian Morel as companion to his beautiful, young sister, Sylvie....
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"Laure Mesny is a perfectionist with an axe to grind. Despite being constantly overlooked in the elite and cutthroat world of the Parisian ballet, she will do anything to prove that a Black girl can take center stage. To level the playing field, Laure ventures deep into the depths of the Catacombs and strikes a deal with a pulsating river of blood. The primordial power Laure gains promises influence and adoration, everything she's dreamed of and worked...
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If you're tired of summer crowds in Paris, standing 10-deep to see the Mona Lisa, waiting in long lines to ascend the Eiffel Tower. . .you may want to travel in France differently. With a road trip! Discover the amazing variety France offers as you hit the open highways. Explore and experience your own adventure. This guide will take you to various regions of France: Brittany, Alsace, Bordeaux, Provence, Central France, along the Spanish border, Normandy,...
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Get the Summary of Jana Petken's The Dying Peace in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Dying Peace" follows Ursula, a former actress turned covert operative in Nazi Germany, as she navigates a web of deceit and espionage. In Berlin, she reunites with Gerhardt, her partner, while hiding her Jewish heritage and plotting her escape to London. Her mother, Mary, is in prison, and Ursula decides to disown her...
10) París
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Esta guía de París recopila lo mejor de la capital francesa para sacar el máximo provecho a una escapada de varios días. Se detallan las visitas imprescindible en la ciudad y muchos otros puntos de interés cercanos a cada una de ellas, se lleva de la mano al visitante a través de tres recorridos urbanos marcados y explicados sobre mapas, se recomiendan restaurantes especialmente seleccionados para esta guía, así como tiendas de interés para...
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Get the Summary of Jean Edward Smith's The Liberation of Paris in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The Liberation of Paris" by Jean Edward Smith recounts the historical events leading up to and including the liberation of Paris from German occupation during World War II. The narrative begins with the unopposed entry of German troops into Paris on June 14, 1940, following the French declaration of the city as open....
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Get the Summary of Ruth Scurr's Napoleon in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Ruth Scurr's biography of Napoleon offers a detailed account of his life, from his early years to his final days in exile. It begins with his childhood in Corsica, where he developed a passion for gardening, a theme that recurs throughout his life. His military and political ascent is chronicled against the backdrop of the French Revolution,...
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Seit Langem ist die Bretagne eine beliebte Ferienregion mit wunderbaren Stränden und romantischen Orten am Meer. Manche Attraktion ist weltbekannt: der Mont-Saint-Michel an der Pforte zur Bretagne, einst Pilgerziel der französischen Könige, heute der Reisenden aus aller Welt, die Hafenstadt Saint-Malo, Ausgangspunkt etlicher Entdeckungsreisen in die Neue Welt, die geheimnisvollen steinzeitlichen Monumente in Carnac. Andere Schönheiten schlummern...
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Embark on a captivating literary voyage through the enchanting streets of Paris. This is a mesmerizing exploration of the City of Lights that goes beyond the clichés and delves into the heart and soul of this iconic metropolis. As you turn the pages, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Parisian culture, where history, art, and romance seamlessly intertwine. Join our intrepid travelers as they wander through the narrow cobblestone alleys of...
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In 16th century France, Marguerite de Valois is growing up in one of Europe's most dysfunctional families - the Medici clan, whose extreme inbreeding has led to an alarming number of genetic defects in France's kings.
Her mother, Queen Catherine de Medici has taken note of Marguerite's uncharacteristic beauty and intelligence. In a scheme to unite the country during the raging religious wars, she opts to marry off her Catholic daughter to the...
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In the heart of Europe's Renaissance, a dance unlike any other unfolds-an inexplicable frenzy that defies logic and reason. " Rhythms of Madness: The Dancing Plague of 1528 " takes you on a spine-tingling journey through the corridors of time, where the streets of 16th-century Europe come alive with intrigue and curiosity. From the halls of power to the humblest of homes, we invite you to uncover the haunting tale of the Curious Plague of 1518. Delve...
17) The Other Paris
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A trip through Paris as it will never be again-dark and dank and poor and slapdash and truly bohemian
Paris, the City of Light, the city of fine dining and seductive couture and intellectual hauteur, was until fairly recently always accompanied by its shadow: the city of the poor, the outcast, the criminal, the eccentric, the willfully nonconforming. In The Other Paris, Lucy Sante gives us a panoramic view of that second metropolis, which has nearly...
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Thoroughly updated for this new third edition, Bradt's World War I Battlefields remains the only compact practical travel guide to cover both French and Belgian battlefield sites involved in one of the deadliest conflicts in human history, which changed the face of foreign policy and European geography forever. The 2014-18 centenary of the First World War was a huge catalyst for battlefield tourism, leading to a proliferation of innovative new museums,...
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L'essai sur la Barbe-Bleue dénonce l'une des histoires les plus noires de l'époque de Louis XIV. Actualisée, cette même histoire s'inscrit dans les romans policiers les plus énigmatiques que l'on puisse trouver en termes de conte. Ce conte, le plus intrigant de Charles Perrault, met en scène un magicien-sorcier à la barbe bleue. Dans l'une de ses fastueuses maisons, sa jeune épouse suivra les couloirs redoutables de la mort. Cet ouvrage intense...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through medieval history with "732: The Battle of Tours." This enthralling book is a deep dive into one of the most significant battles in European history – the Battle of Tours, where Charles Martel, known as "The Hammer," forged a legacy that shaped the fate of Europe. Key Features: - Deep Dive into the Battle of Tours: Delve into the heart of the 8th century, where the fate of Europe hung in the balance. The book...
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