--- product_id: 110081494 title: "Paris: The Novel" price: "€ 12.71" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/110081494-paris-the-novel store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Paris: The Novel **Price:** € 12.71 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paris: The Novel - **How much does it cost?** € 12.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/110081494-paris-the-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Edward Rutherfurd, the grand master of the historical novel, comes a dazzling epic about the magnificent city of Paris. Moving back and forth in time, the story unfolds through intimate and thrilling tales of self-discovery, divided loyalty, and long-kept secrets. As various characters come of age, seek their fortunes, and fall in and out of love, the novel follows nobles who claim descent from the hero of the celebrated poem The Song of Roland; a humble family that embodies the ideals of the French Revolution; a pair of brothers from the slums behind Montmartre, one of whom works on the Eiffel Tower as the other joins the underworld near the Moulin Rouge; and merchants who lose everything during the reign of Louis XV, rise again in the age of Napoleon, and help establish Paris as the great center of art and culture that it is today. With Rutherfurd’s unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, this bold novel brings the sights, scents, and tastes of the City of Light to brilliant life. Praise for Paris “A tour de force . . . [Edward Rutherfurd’s] most romantic and richly detailed work of fiction yet.” —Bookreporter “Fantastic . . . as grand and engrossing as Paris itself.” —Historical Novels Review “This saga is filled with historical detail and a huge cast of characters, fictional and real, spanning generations and centuries. But Paris, with its art, architecture, culture and couture, is the undisputed main character.” —Fort Worth Star-Telegram “Both Paris, the venerable City of Light, and Rutherfurd, the undisputed master of the multigenerational historical saga, shine in this sumptuous urban epic.” —Booklist “There is suspense, intrigue and romance around every corner.” —Asbury Park Press Review: An Epic and a must read for those who love Paris - This is not a travel book even though the title might have misled you. This is a novel written by Edward Rutherfurd. I have read novels from James Michener before. So when I heard Edward Rutherfurd is a Michener disciple, I was interested. James Michener is known for choosing a place and writing a story which spans centuries and generations. In this book, Edward Rutherfurd uses the same principles as Michener to tell the rich history of the city of lights. Edward Rutherfurd tells the story of Paris from 13th century to the second half of 20th century, a decade after the WWII. How does Rutherfurd accomplishes this difficult task in such a way he has the reader hooked to the beginning to the end? He accomplishes this by two techniques. The first one is to weave the story around 4-5 families whose lives are intertwined through the evolving time and the turbulence associated with these times. The second technique is to tell the story in a non-linear fashion. By setting the story against 4-5 families, Edward Rutherfurd explores all the possible complexities which occur in human relationships. The complexities revolve around the French theme of liberté, égalité et fraternité. Using this theme, the author explores not only class inequality, bigotry and prejudices through the ages but also the struggle of the various members of the families to overcome these obstacles. The chasm which has deepened the ages is finally forgotten and a brotherhood formed between various families against the occupying forces during the concluding chapters set in the 20th century. If this is not melodrama at the best, then what is? The second technique to jump between ages which means you might be reading what is happening in the 19th century and the author abruptly switches to 13th century when the next chapter begins. This is very effective to build suspense and capture attention. Even though the reader is confused, he is still eagerly looking forward to the next chapter. He desperately wants the the author to connect the dots. This also forces the reader to be very attentive while reading. A few months back, I read Graham Robb's Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris . You may find similarities between these two books. If you love Paris, these two books should be in your reading list. Both these books explore Paris through centuries. In Graham Robb's Parisians, the author tries to tell the story of Paris by putting himself into the shoes of many historic figures. In this book, Edward Rutherford spins a story where records the actual history of the city with fictional characters interacting with the historical figures. The streets which are existing today in Paris comes alive in both the books. If you have walked through Paris, then you inadvertently becomes a part of this novel. This is recommended if you like to read an epic. This is recommended if you love Paris. Review: Travel with me to Paris - From today’s master of epic storytelling comes a novel that captures Paris in all of its contradictory moods: fiery passion and suave calm, loyalty and rebellion, peace and war, hope and despair, light and dark. With his meticulous research and imaginative prose, Rutherford takes the reader on a journey that spans centuries, tying together the histories of several families as they make their impressions on the very heart of Paris. We watch in fascination as Thomas Gascon helps to build the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Our hearts ache with Jacob as he watches his daughter escape with her forbidden lover. We listen with blushing cheeks to the tales that come out of the Moulin Rouge; we laugh along with Marie when she is introduced to the incomparable Ernest Hemingway. And we stand tall with Charlie as he gives his all to protect his beloved city. All that Paris is - all that it is imagined to be - is captured here in these spellbinding pages. In all honesty, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this novel when I first started reading it. I’ve been a fan of Mr. Rutherford’s works for so long that I expect them to grab hold of me from the very beginning and hold me captive until their thrilling end. This novel, however, with its jumping narrative (as opposed to the fluid shift through time that he has employed previously) felt broken and disorienting. My initial reactions to the characters, too, were not as positive as they have been in the past. However, as I went further and further into the novel, I found myself drawn in despite my reservations. By the middle of the book, I was once again a happy captive, anxious to get to the end and hoping for the best for all of my favorite characters. As in life, the resolution did not unfold exactly as I had hoped it would, but it was satisfying nonetheless. Though I would certainly recommend other Rutherford books to first time readers (my favorites are the Ireland and London books), this tome is still one that should not be overlooked - especially by armchair travelers like me!! With his unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, Rutherfurd weaves an extraordinary narrative tapestry that captures all the glory of Paris. More richly detailed, more thrilling, and more romantic then anything Rutherfurd has written before, Paris: The Novel wonderfully illuminates hundreds of years in the City of Light and Love and brings the sights, scents, and tastes of Paris to sumptuous life. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,379 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #140 in Literary Sagas #354 in Family Saga Fiction #490 in Historical Literary Fiction | ## Images ![Paris: The Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91gPiXpfHJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Epic and a must read for those who love Paris *by N***A on August 15, 2013* This is not a travel book even though the title might have misled you. This is a novel written by Edward Rutherfurd. I have read novels from James Michener before. So when I heard Edward Rutherfurd is a Michener disciple, I was interested. James Michener is known for choosing a place and writing a story which spans centuries and generations. In this book, Edward Rutherfurd uses the same principles as Michener to tell the rich history of the city of lights. Edward Rutherfurd tells the story of Paris from 13th century to the second half of 20th century, a decade after the WWII. How does Rutherfurd accomplishes this difficult task in such a way he has the reader hooked to the beginning to the end? He accomplishes this by two techniques. The first one is to weave the story around 4-5 families whose lives are intertwined through the evolving time and the turbulence associated with these times. The second technique is to tell the story in a non-linear fashion. By setting the story against 4-5 families, Edward Rutherfurd explores all the possible complexities which occur in human relationships. The complexities revolve around the French theme of liberté, égalité et fraternité. Using this theme, the author explores not only class inequality, bigotry and prejudices through the ages but also the struggle of the various members of the families to overcome these obstacles. The chasm which has deepened the ages is finally forgotten and a brotherhood formed between various families against the occupying forces during the concluding chapters set in the 20th century. If this is not melodrama at the best, then what is? The second technique to jump between ages which means you might be reading what is happening in the 19th century and the author abruptly switches to 13th century when the next chapter begins. This is very effective to build suspense and capture attention. Even though the reader is confused, he is still eagerly looking forward to the next chapter. He desperately wants the the author to connect the dots. This also forces the reader to be very attentive while reading. A few months back, I read Graham Robb's Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris . You may find similarities between these two books. If you love Paris, these two books should be in your reading list. Both these books explore Paris through centuries. In Graham Robb's Parisians, the author tries to tell the story of Paris by putting himself into the shoes of many historic figures. In this book, Edward Rutherford spins a story where records the actual history of the city with fictional characters interacting with the historical figures. The streets which are existing today in Paris comes alive in both the books. If you have walked through Paris, then you inadvertently becomes a part of this novel. This is recommended if you like to read an epic. This is recommended if you love Paris. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Travel with me to Paris *by M***A on December 9, 2013* From today’s master of epic storytelling comes a novel that captures Paris in all of its contradictory moods: fiery passion and suave calm, loyalty and rebellion, peace and war, hope and despair, light and dark. With his meticulous research and imaginative prose, Rutherford takes the reader on a journey that spans centuries, tying together the histories of several families as they make their impressions on the very heart of Paris. We watch in fascination as Thomas Gascon helps to build the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Our hearts ache with Jacob as he watches his daughter escape with her forbidden lover. We listen with blushing cheeks to the tales that come out of the Moulin Rouge; we laugh along with Marie when she is introduced to the incomparable Ernest Hemingway. And we stand tall with Charlie as he gives his all to protect his beloved city. All that Paris is - all that it is imagined to be - is captured here in these spellbinding pages. In all honesty, I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this novel when I first started reading it. I’ve been a fan of Mr. Rutherford’s works for so long that I expect them to grab hold of me from the very beginning and hold me captive until their thrilling end. This novel, however, with its jumping narrative (as opposed to the fluid shift through time that he has employed previously) felt broken and disorienting. My initial reactions to the characters, too, were not as positive as they have been in the past. However, as I went further and further into the novel, I found myself drawn in despite my reservations. By the middle of the book, I was once again a happy captive, anxious to get to the end and hoping for the best for all of my favorite characters. As in life, the resolution did not unfold exactly as I had hoped it would, but it was satisfying nonetheless. Though I would certainly recommend other Rutherford books to first time readers (my favorites are the Ireland and London books), this tome is still one that should not be overlooked - especially by armchair travelers like me!! With his unrivaled blend of impeccable research and narrative verve, Rutherfurd weaves an extraordinary narrative tapestry that captures all the glory of Paris. More richly detailed, more thrilling, and more romantic then anything Rutherfurd has written before, Paris: The Novel wonderfully illuminates hundreds of years in the City of Light and Love and brings the sights, scents, and tastes of Paris to sumptuous life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A sweeping epic: personalized *by L***A on November 18, 2025* As a reader who had come ‘late to the table’ to reading in general, and history as a result, I was both thrilled and astounded at the bloody history of my fellow sojourners in France especially from Paris. To be at the the literal cafe table with the artists Chagall, Monet, writer Hemingway, and the other great men and women of their time in the place that added to their reach of the great heights of notoriety and fame to which they aspired and rose, with people you came to know and feel such affinity for, was masterfully and captivatingly done. Then to see the horror and heartache of the two world wars, and revolutionary ideas and philosophies and plots unfold amongst those same souls both young and old; both ‘legitimate’ and illegitimate’ oh, oh, what mastery. What a way to be told the rich history of this gem that is called Paris. Thank you Mr. Rutherford for this work. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/110081494-paris-the-novel](https://www.desertcart.be/products/110081494-paris-the-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*