The Paris Novel
(Sprache: Englisch)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “mouthwatering” (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris—from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!
“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a...
“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a...
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “mouthwatering” (The New York Times) adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris—from the bestselling author of Save Me the Plums and Delicious!“An enchanting and irresistible feast . . . As with a perfect meal in the world’s most magical city, I never wanted this sublime novel to end.”—Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney, author of Good Company
Stella reached for an oyster, tipped her head, and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean. Oysters, she thought. Where have they been all my life?
When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual inheritance: a one-way plane ticket and a note reading “Go to Paris.” Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a traumatic childhood has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. But when her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes.
Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store, where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and for the first time in her life Stella does something impulsive. She buys the dress—and embarks on an adventure.
Her first stop: the iconic brasserie Les Deux Magots, where Stella tastes her first oysters and then meets an octogenarian art collector who decides to take her under his wing. As Jules introduces Stella to a veritable who’s who of the Paris literary, art, and culinary worlds, she begins to understand what it might mean to live a larger life.
As weeks—and many decadent meals—go by, Stella ends up living as a “tumbleweed” at famed bookstore Shakespeare & Company, uncovers a hundred-year-old mystery in a Manet painting, and discovers a passion for food that may be connected to her past. A feast for the senses, this novel is a testament to living
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Chapter One Paris, 1983
Lilacs, rain, a hint of bitter chocolate: Stella sniffed the air as she entered the small shop, enjoying the soft golden light that enfolded her. A bell pealed, an old-fashioned sound that gave her the oddest feeling, as if she had stepped off the Paris sidewalk and straight out of time.
A curious old woman, whose beautifully manicured hands contrasted with her severe haircut and drab dress, was seated at a small oak table, wearing a smile that looked simultaneously reluctant and triumphant. Cat, Stella thought, canary.
At the sight of Stella, the woman s face lit up and she leapt from her seat. I have been waiting for you. Her voice was deep, gravelly, the words emerging as if rusted from disuse. What took you so long? Her reproachful tone implied that Stella was shamefully late for an important appointment.
Stella was stunned. Perhaps the woman had confused her with someone else. Maybe she was crazy. Stella backed toward the door, reaching for the knob. But when the woman cried Stop! her voice was so imperious that Stella obeyed. The two stood for a moment, eyeing each other.
It was Stella s first day in Paris. She d stumbled blearily through the morning streets, jet-lagged and wishing she hadn t come. The remaining days of her trip stretched before her, a vast uncharted landscape. What would she do with herself, alone in this unfamiliar city? Back in her apartment in New York she d done her homework, walking her fingers across maps of Paris so she d know her way around. But now, traversing actual Paris streets, she felt disquieted. Leaving the quaint hotel in the Latin Quarter, she d tried to shake anxiety off by joining the stream of tourists crossing the Seine.
She had passed Notre-Dame one day she d go inside and recited the name of each bridge as she crossed it. Yet despite her preparation she felt like an alien. She didn t understand the language. She knew nobody. What was she doing here?
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Heading to the Place des Vosges, she d wondered if it would be as lovely as the guidebooks promised. Le Pavillon de la Reine, she had whispered to herself, as she began circumnavigating the ancient square. The stones seemed to be breathing ancient air, she thought as she surveyed the orderly little park with its tidy fountain. When she ducked into the arcade, she spotted a shop with Robes des Rêves etched in gold across the antique glass and stopped to study the ornate letters. There was a single dress in the window, waves of fabric in the most extraordinary shade of violet. Velvet? It looked so soft that Stella had longed to touch it. She had opened the door.
Now the proprietress was staring at her with that peculiarly Parisian arrogance. Her rudeness made Stella so uncomfortable she looked away, eyes darting around the shop. The walls, thickly layered with vintage garments, turned the crowded space into a time machine, as if the city s entire history were spelled out in chiffon, linen, silk, and lace. Her eye fell on an austere wartime uniform standing stiffly at attention and moved on to a Pucci pantsuit in colors so exuberant she imagined it leaping from the hanger and boogying out the door. The woman simply watched, saying nothing. The small white dog at her side was equally alert. The silence stretched, uncomfortable.
What did I do? Stella thought, convinced, as usual, that she had done something wrong. She stood hesitating for a moment, then headed toward the violet dress in the window, brushing past an Edwardian lace-trimmed peignoir, a bugle-beaded flapper dress, a silk shawl the color of dawn. She reached to touch the dress.
Stop! the woman cried again.
Stella jumped away, put he
Now the proprietress was staring at her with that peculiarly Parisian arrogance. Her rudeness made Stella so uncomfortable she looked away, eyes darting around the shop. The walls, thickly layered with vintage garments, turned the crowded space into a time machine, as if the city s entire history were spelled out in chiffon, linen, silk, and lace. Her eye fell on an austere wartime uniform standing stiffly at attention and moved on to a Pucci pantsuit in colors so exuberant she imagined it leaping from the hanger and boogying out the door. The woman simply watched, saying nothing. The small white dog at her side was equally alert. The silence stretched, uncomfortable.
What did I do? Stella thought, convinced, as usual, that she had done something wrong. She stood hesitating for a moment, then headed toward the violet dress in the window, brushing past an Edwardian lace-trimmed peignoir, a bugle-beaded flapper dress, a silk shawl the color of dawn. She reached to touch the dress.
Stop! the woman cried again.
Stella jumped away, put he
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Autoren-Porträt von Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Ruth Reichl
- 2024, International, 288 Seiten, Maße: 15,8 x 23,3 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Random House
- ISBN-10: 0593732251
- ISBN-13: 9780593732250
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Reichl['s] . . . writing reads like a dish you want to savor, slowly chewing each perfectly chosen word as she describes the distinct experience of eating ortolan for the first time or sipping a red wine that tastes like liquid rubies. Eater, The Best Food Books to Read This Spring A delicious feast for the senses, taking the reader on an enchanting journey through the city of love, and following Stella s adventure into a bolder, more beautiful life. Oprah Daily, The Most Anticipated Books of 2024
[E]nticing . . . Reichl keeps the wine and mouthwatering prose flowing. . . . When a waiter drops an extra dessert on the table, better not send it back to the kitchen. The New York Times
You will devour this hopelessly and hopefully romantic novel. Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Wife
This is a sumptuous book that I simply could not put down. C est formidable! Julia Louis-Dreyfus
It s all here: Les Deux Magots, Dior, L'Ami Louis, and Shakespeare and Company. And there is no better guide than Ruth Reichl. Padma Lakshmi, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Loss, and What We Ate
This is nothing less than an absolute enchantment. Nigella Lawson
Reichl crafts a cozy atmosphere . . . Francophiles and armchair travelers alike will relish the chance to tour Paris's famous churches, museums, and restaurants. Shelf Awareness
The Paris Novel is a gem, and Reichl a charming and delightful guide. Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork and Get the Picture
A splendid novel of family, food, and all things French, by one of the world s best food writers at the top of her game. J. Ryan Stradal, author of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club
An evocative tale of personal discovery and finding one s true calling in the most delicious city in the world.
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David Lebovitz, author of Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen
I absolutely loved this gastro tour through the streets of Paris and further afield in France. It's an absolutely wonderful treat. Veronica Henry, author of Thirty Days in Paris
Sensual and sweeping, Ruth Reichl s The Paris Novel is for anyone who wants to believe that a great meal, a work of art, and an intimate conversation all have the ability to change your life. Lillian Li, author of Number One Chinese Restaurant
I love everything Ruth Reichl writes, and not only is The Paris Novel no exception, it is, page after page, an enchanting and irresistible feast. Cynthia D Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of Good Company
If you do not have time to go to Paris, get yourself some cheese, baguette, and red wine, and let The Paris Novel take you on a remarkable holiday for the soul. Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop
I absolutely loved this gastro tour through the streets of Paris and further afield in France. It's an absolutely wonderful treat. Veronica Henry, author of Thirty Days in Paris
Sensual and sweeping, Ruth Reichl s The Paris Novel is for anyone who wants to believe that a great meal, a work of art, and an intimate conversation all have the ability to change your life. Lillian Li, author of Number One Chinese Restaurant
I love everything Ruth Reichl writes, and not only is The Paris Novel no exception, it is, page after page, an enchanting and irresistible feast. Cynthia D Aprix Sweeney, New York Times bestselling author of Good Company
If you do not have time to go to Paris, get yourself some cheese, baguette, and red wine, and let The Paris Novel take you on a remarkable holiday for the soul. Nina George, author of The Little Paris Bookshop
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