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Paris

By: Edward Rutherfurd
Narrated by: Jane Wymark, Jonathan Keeble
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"City of love. City of splendour. City of terror. City of dreams."

Inspired by the haunting, passionate story of the city of lights, this epic novel weaves a gripping tale of four families across the centuries: from the lies that spawn the noble line of de Cygne to the revolutionary Le Sourds who seek their destruction; from the Blanchards whose bourgeois respectability offers scant protection against scandal to the hard-working Gascons and their soaring ambitions.

Over hundreds of years, these four families are bound by forbidden loves and marriages of convenience; dogged by vengeance and murderous secrets; torn apart by the irreconcilable differences of birth and faith, and brought together by the tumultuous history of their city. Paris bursts to life in the intrigue, corruption, and glory of its people.

Beloved author of Sarum, London, and New York, Edward Rutherfurd illuminates Paris as only he can: capturing the romance and everyday drama of the men and women who, in 2,000 years, transformed a humble trading post on the muddy banks of the Seine into the most celebrated city in the world.

©2013 Edward Rutherford (P)2013 Hodder & Stoughton Fiction Historical Fiction Middle ages

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Critic reviews

"From the ice-age to the present day, Rutherfurd's scope is vast. Both historical novel and adventure epic, this is a work of universal appeal.'' ( Kirkus UK, on Sarum)
''Hold your breath suspense, buccaneering adventure, and passionate tales of love and war.'' ( The Times, on London)
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story jumps about a bit but once u know characters great listen for walking dog reccomended.

great listen

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An epic sweep over the life and love of a truly beautiful but dynamic city

A great story

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One of his best, contains so much historical information yet keeps in touch with the “little” people who built it. Wonderful

Fabulous.

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I love the way Edward Rutherford follows families through the ages, and gives such marvellous glimpses of what it might have been like to be involved in, or witness to, historical events - both terrible and inspiring. It alternates between events in the middle ages and more recent, with a lot more focus on the 19th and 20th centuries, but is quite hard to follow. I kept thinking that I needed the book to refer back, to remind myself of the family connections, and I also believe it is likely that a book might contain maps and drawings to illustrate the places it was referring to.
That said, I loved the book, it has given me a good overall perspective on French history. Narration is excellent too.

A great book - hard to follow in Audible format

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Will listen again to this saga, very good description of Paris during the ages

What did you like best about this story?

The way the story was told

Which scene did you most enjoy?

All of it

interesting story

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What did you like most about Paris?

I like Edward's way of writing a tale

What was one of the most memorable moments of Paris?

None I liked the whole storey

Any additional comments?

Please spell his Surname right.

Excellent storey

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Excellent book, sad for it to finish. The characters and how their lives entwine is really interesting. The history and art world of Paris is well written. The readers are very good
-very good flow.
I have part read New York which was good but just couldn't read all of it as such a thick book. This is the better way to listen and immerse yourself in the history of Paris.

Best book listened to this year

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As with other Rutherford's I've read, there is an object that crops up. Fantastic listen!

Well worth hanging in

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Edward Rutherford brings to life the grand history of Paris with this beautifully told story

A brilliantly delivered tale of paris

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I really loved this book. it takes a bit of getting used to. The two narrators take it in turns to read the chapters and the story of the city and the people flits back and forth through time. It can be a bit confusing at times as lives intertwine through the generations but it is definitely worth persevering with. it all works out in the end!
I really enjoyed it and was sad when it came to the end. my favourite of Rutherford's so far.
Both narrators were good. Perhaps stone of the female voices were a little weird but a lot of men struggle this way I find.
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