Waiting For Monsieur Bellivier
By (Author) Britta Rostlund
Orion Publishing Co
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
29th May 2018
17th May 2018
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Fiction in translation
843.92
Paperback
352
Width 198mm, Height 132mm, Spine 23mm
282g
'Are you waiting for Monsieur Bellivier, madame'
Helena should of course say no. She doesn't know the man talking to her, she doesn't know Monsieur Bellivier, and she certainly isn't waiting for him. But, bored of life, and sparked by a whim, she says yes. Mancebo, a Tunisian shopkeeper, lives a quiet life manning his grocery near the Sacre-C ur. But one day he is approached by a woman asking whether he will spy on her boyfriend, who lives in the apartment across the street. To his surprise, Mancebo agrees. As Helena and Mancebo's missions overlap, they realise that the City of Light harbours more secrets in its cafes and courtyards than its inhabitants and visitors could possibly suspect . . .'An intriguing little mystery' Books on the 747 'An absolute delight to read . . . Paris is brought to life on the pages of this exquisite book about identity, finding yourself and the importance of taking a chance on life' Brew and Books ReviewFans of Alexander McCall Smith, as well as readers who enjoy quirky characters and richly drawn settings, should find plenty to appreciate in this novel about secret lives and second chances * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *
Britta Rostlund has lived in Paris for over fifteen years. She is a freelance journalist covering everything from the Paris Fashion Week to French politics.