The Librarians of Rue de Picardie by Janet Skeslien Charles
From the bestselling author of The Paris Library comes The Librarians of Rue de Picardie a moving historical novel by Janet Skeslien Charles that celebrates courage, resistance, and the power of books during wartime. Inspired by true events, this story follows the brave librarians of Paris who defied Nazi censorship to protect freedom of thought and preserve hope.
Set across two timelines, the novel connects past and present through the voices of women determined to protect truth and preserve culture, even in the darkest of times.
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A rich blend of history and fiction, The Librarians of Rue de Picardie is a tribute to literature lovers and unsung heroes who risked everything to defend it.
Why The Librarians of Rue de Picardie is a Must-Read:
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WWII Historical Fiction: Based on real acts of resistance.
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Book Lovers’ Delight: A love letter to libraries and librarians.
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Dual Timeline: Connects generations of women fighting for freedom.
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Emotionally Resonant: Themes of courage, community, and legacy.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"Books can’t stop a war, but they can help us survive it."
Translation (Sinhala):
"පොත් යුද්ධයක් නවත්වන්න බැහැ, නමුත් ඒවා අපිට ජීවත්වීමට උදව් කරනවා."
Translation (Tamil):
"புத்தகங்கள் போரை நிறுத்த முடியாது ஆனால் அதைக் கடக்க உதவும்."
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About the Book
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Title: The Librarians of Rue de Picardie
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Author: Janet Skeslien Charles
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ISBN: 9781035417902
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Publisher: John Murray
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Published Year: 2024
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Number of Pages: ~416 Pages (Paperback)
