Bøger af Nina George

The international bestseller, translated from the German by Simon Pare.On a beautifully restored barge on the Seine, Jean Perdu runs a bookshop; or rather a 'literary apothecary', for this bookseller possesses a rare gift for sensing which books will soothe the troubled souls of his customers. The only person he is unable to cure, it seems, is himself. He has nursed a broken heart ever since the night, twenty-one years ago, when the love of his life fled Paris, leaving behind a handwritten letter that he has never dared read. His memories and his love have been gathering dust - until now. The arrival of an enigmatic new neighbour in his eccentric apartment building on Rue Montagnard inspires Jean to unlock his heart, unmoor the floating bookshop and set off for Provence, in search of the past and his beloved.

The heartwarming new novel from the international million-copy bestselling author of THE LITTLE PARIS BOOKSHOP 'Everyone knows me, but none can see me. I'm that thing you call love' __________In a small town in balmy Provence, Marie-Jeanne has a gift. She can see the marks Love has left on the people around her. Glowing faces, hands that shimmer brighter when enclosed in another. Before long, Marie-Jeanne is playing matchmaker. When her foster father, Francis, sets up a mobile library travelling the many mountain towns of the Nyons region, Marie-Jeanne takes her quest further. Their library offers entertainment, guidance, reassurance and comfort - but for Marie-Jeanne, the books also allow her to bring soulmates together. The only person that Marie-Jeanne can't seem to find a partner for is herself. She has no glow of her own, though she waits and waits for it to appear. Everyone must have a soulmate, surely - but will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognise hers when Love finally comes her way?__________From the author of the million-copy bestseller The Little Paris Bookshop comes a tender story about how a love of books is a love of life itself. PRAISE FOR NINA GEORGE'A true gem for fiction lovers' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'An enchanting, uplifting read. The sort of book that acts as a soothing tonic' INDEPENDENT'Glowing . . . Layered with wit, enchanting writing and a love of books' DAILY MAIL'A charming tale' RED

Marianne længes efter at undslippe sit kærlighedsløse ægteskab med en ufølsom og kontrollerende mand, artillerisergent Lothar. På en dagstur til Paris, beslutter Marianne at springe ud fra Pont Neuf i Seinen, men bliver reddet fra at drukne af en hjemløs mand. Mens Marianne er indlagt på hospitalet, falder hun over et maleri af den lille havneby Kerdruc i Bretagne og beslutter at tage der til og prøve lykken på kysten. I Kerdruc møder Marianne et væld af farverige figurer, hvis liv alle kredser omkring den lille restaurant, hvor det lykkes Marianne at få et job, så hun kan blive boende sommeren over. De mange mennesker omkring hende bliver Mariannes nye familie, og spørgsmålet er, om hun vil finde kærligheden igen. Men hendes mand vil have hende tilbage til sit gamle liv, og det stiller Marianne overfor et valg: at vende tilbage til det kendte eller at tage et stort spring ind i en spændende og uforudsigelig fremtid.

A young woman with the extraordinary power to bring soulmates together searches for her own true love in this tender, lyrical standalone novel inspired by the "bona fide international hit" (The New York Times Book Review) The Little Paris Bookshop In Nina George's New York Times bestseller The Little Paris Bookshop, beloved literary apothecary Jean Perdu is inspired to create a floating bookstore after reading a seminal pseudonymous novel about a young woman with a remarkable gift. The Little Village of Book Lovers is that novel. "Everyone knows me, but none can see me. I'm that thing you call love." In a little town in the south of France in the 1960s, a dazzling encounter with Love itself changes the life of infant orphan Marie-Jeanne forever. As a girl, Marie-Jeanne realizes that she can see the marks Love has left on the people around her--tiny glowing lights on the faces and hands that shimmer more brightly when the one meant for them is near. Before long, Marie-Jeanne is playing matchmaker, bringing true loves together in her village. As she grows up, Marie-Jeanne helps her foster father, Francis, begin a mobile library that travels throughout the many small mountain towns in the region of Nyons. She finds herself bringing soulmates together every place they go--and there are always books that play a pivotal role in that quest. However, the only person that Marie-Jeanne can't seem to find a soulmate for is herself. She has no glow of her own, though she waits and waits for it to appear. Everyone must have a soulmate, surely--but will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognize hers when Love finally comes her way?

**Available to pre-order now, the new novel from the multi-million bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop**----She knew he was asking whether they would do it again. Share a secret hour behind closed doors. Whether this would start to mean something, or end here and now, in Room 32 of the Hotel Langlois, Paris. From the outside, respected behavioural biologist Claire is happily married, with a perfect son. But behind closed doors she is restless and yearns for more, throwing herself from one affair to another. Young Julie is trying to piece her life together - unsure exactly what the world wants from her. She needs something to set her heart and mind on fire. She is also the girlfriend of Claire's son, Nicolas, and knows a little too much about Claire's double life. Set against the backdrop of a Parisian heat wave and the isolated French coast, the latest novel from international bestseller Nina George sees two women who would never ordinarily cross paths explore the emotional effects of marriages, affairs and unexpected friendships . . . ----PRAISE FOR NINA GEORGE:'A true gem for fiction lovers' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'An enchanting, uplifting read. The sort of book that acts as a soothing tonic' INDEPENDENT'Glowing . . . Layered with wit, enchanting writing and a love of books' DAILY MAIL'A charming tale' RED

"In a little town in the south of France in the 1960s, a dazzling encounter with Love itself changes the life of little Marie-Jeanne forever. As a girl, Marie-Jeanne realizes she can see the marks Love has left on the people around her--little glowing lights on the faces and hands that shimmer more brightly when the one meant for them is near. Before long, Marie-Jeanne is playing matchmaker, bringing true loves together in her little town. As she grows up, she helps her father begin a mobile library that travels all throughout the many small mountain towns in the region, and finds herself bringing soulmates together every place they go. In fact, the only person that she can't seem to find a soulmate for is herself. She has no glow of her own, though she waits and waits for it to appear. Everyone must have a soulmate, surely--but will Marie-Jeanne be able to recognize hers when Love finally comes to her?"--]cProvided by publisher

Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own? Monsieur Perdu calls himself a literary apothecary. From his floating bookstore in a barge on the Seine, he prescribes novels for the hardships of life. Using his intuitive feel for the exact book a reader needs, Perdu mends broken hearts and souls. The only person he can't seem to heal through literature is himself; he's still haunted by heartbreak after his great love disappeared. She left him with only a letter, which he has never opened. After Perdu is finally tempted to read the letter, he hauls anchor and departs on a mission to the south of France, hoping to make peace with his loss and discover the end of the story. Joined by a bestselling but blocked author and a lovelorn Italian chef, Perdu travels along the country's rivers, dispensing his wisdom and his books, showing that the literary world can take the human soul on a journey to heal itself. Internationally bestselling and filled with warmth and adventure, The Little Paris Bookshop is a love letter to books, meant for anyone who believes in the power of stories to shape people's lives.

Ein Sommer voller Abenteuer erwartet die Heldinnen dieser Geschichten – sei es vor der malerischen Kulisse des Gardasees oder der Bretagne, auf Usedom oder Föhr, in Grasse, Hamburg oder an vielen anderen Sehnsuchtsorten. Bekannte deutsche Autorinnen und Autoren wie Gabriella Engelmann, Jean Bagnol, Nina George, Iny Lorentz, Marie Matisek und Gisa Pauly, erzählen von Sonne und Urlaub, von Liebe, Hoffnung und Enttäuschungen. Mal ernst, mal heiter, in lauten und leisen Tönen, doch immer stimmungsvoll!

From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Little Paris Bookshop, an extraordinary novel about self-discovery and new beginnings. 'A life-affirming novel' Sunday Express 'An enchanting, uplifting read' Independent on The Little Paris BookshopMarianne Messmann longs to escape her loveless marriage. On a trip to Paris, she throws herself into the Seine, but is rescued by a passer-by. While recovering in hospital, Marianne sees a painting of a beautiful port town and decides to embark on a final adventure.Once in Brittany, she befriends a host of colourful characters who gather in a seaside bistro called Ar Mor. Among food, music and laughter, Marianne discovers a new version of herself - passionate, carefree and powerful. That is until her past comes calling . . .The Little Breton Bistro is a captivating love letter to second chances. 'A true gem for fiction lovers' Good Housekeeping on The Little Paris Bookshop

For 21 år siden forlod hans elskede Manon ham, mens han sov, og efterlod ham et brev. Han har aldrig åbnet brevet af frygt for dets indhold, men lige siden har han ikke kunnet glemme sin elskede og er aldrig kommet sig over sit store tab, sin store sorg og sin umådelige smerte – lige indtil en sommer, der vender op og ned på alting og fører monsieur Perdu fra sit stille og rolige Paris ud på en rejse i erindringen, ind i hjertet af Provence og tilbage til livet.