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 “A luscious, layered story of inheritance, heartbreak, reinvention, and family. I adored this book.” —Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

When a deed to an apartment in Paris turns up in an old attic trunk, an estranged mother and daughter must reunite to uncover the secret life of a family matriarch—perfect for fans of The Little Paris Bookshop and The Beekeeper’s Daughter.

Hannah Bond has always been a bookworm, which is why she fled Florida—and her unstable, alcoholic mother—for a quiet life leading Jane Austen-themed tours through the British countryside. But on New Year’s Eve, everything comes crashing down when she arrives back at her London flat to find her mother, Marla, waiting for her.

Marla’s brought two things with her: a black eye from her ex-boyfriend and an envelope. Its contents? The deed to an apartment in Paris, an old key, and newspaper clippings about the death of a famous writer named Andres Armand. Hannah, wary of her mother’s motives, reluctantly agrees to accompany her to Paris, where against all odds, they discover great-grandma Ivy’s apartment frozen in 1940 and covered in dust.

Inside the apartment, Hannah and Marla discover mysterious clues about Ivy’s life—including a diary detailing evenings of drinking and dancing with Hemingway, the Fitzgeralds, and other iconic expats. Outside, they retrace her steps through the city in an attempt to understand why she went to such great lengths to hide her Paris identity from future generations.

A heartwarming and charming saga set in the City of Lights, Lost in Paris is an unforgettable celebration of family and the love between a mother and a daughter. Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic reviews

"Church's performance of Ivy is flawless. Her voice is smooth, and her interpretations of expats Ernest Hemingway, Zelda Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein are completely credible. Mystery and romance combine, making this enjoyable listening."
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What a shame for such a delightful story. The American voice was unbearable, most of the time she sounded like a petulant teenager ending each sentence on a high note, like a question and the pronunciation of the French words excruciating, she couldn't get 'bienvenue' correct. The British narrator was even worse, melodramatic she sounded in my ears, like she was acting in a theatre play. As far as I know, they are both experienced narrators, so why haven't they done a better job? Lousily paid by the publisher? By Audible? I have no idea, but I certainly recommend that listeners get the book instead of listening to this.

let down by the narrators

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This story is a good escapist listen. The main character Hannah is a little bit frustrating but on the whole likeable. The combination of American and British narrators worked well although the American narrator who represented an American living in England didn't know how to pronounce J2O which made me chuckle. The Scottish accent was also a bit off-putting but otherwise all great

Really wonderful story with great narration

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