The Last Library of Paris - Kerry Barrett

'Books are the perfect antidote to the horrors of war.'

'A sweeping tale of love, loss, bravery and, of course, the crucial role of books’ Amanda James

'Warm and heartfelt … I’m always a sucker for books about libraries and this one absolutely delivered' ★★★★★, reader review

'Wonderful. Brilliant … Will make you feel as if you’re walking the streets of Lisbon yourself!' Soraya M. Lane, internationally best-selling author of The Underground Sisters

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In the heart of Paris, one library refuses to close its doors …

1941. As the city’s shopfronts go dark and war rages across Europe, Frances Reed is determined to keep her library open. Delivering books to those who need them most, she knows stories are more than just words – they can save lives.

Meanwhile, Cassie Watkins arranges safe passage for those with nowhere else to turn. When a parcel of books connects Frances and Cassie's worlds, they form a fragile network of readers, helpers, and secrets.

But someone else is reading between the lines too, and discovery could cost them everything. How far will Frances and Cassie go to keep stories alive?