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| Compiegne, France - 1940s and Present Day In the ancient town of Compiegne, there was a bakery that seemed to give a magical reaction to all who entered it. It was rumored that there was a secret ingredient that the baker added to his creations that made people recall old memories, bring luck, or open up their hearts to something hidden within. Edith (Edie) Lane is almost thirty, and, after caring for her mother who passed away a year ago, finds herself rudderless with no idea what to do with herself. So, she surprises even herself when she answers an advertisement to become an assistant manager for a small bakery in Paris. Leaving Ireland, Edie anticipates the excitement of living in the City of Lights, and moving on with her life. But upon arrival, Edie discovers that the shop is not in Paris, but on rue de Paris in Compiegne, an hour north of Paris! Upon arrival in Compiegne, Edie is met by a young boy named Manu who escorts her to the bakery, La Boulangerie et Patisserie de Compiegne. There she meets the present owner, Madame Moreau, and is set up in a small attic apartment over the shop. Confused, but determined to work through it all, Edie settles into the running of the small bakery, with strict orders that she is not to venture into the basement where all of the baking is done. Only Madame Moreau and Manu seem to be the ones working there. One night she ventures down to the small kitchen to make herself some hot chocolate, finds a bottle of a vanilla mixture, adds this to her drink, and then seems to feel more confident in her new life. Edie's new life is as unexpected as it is different from her old life in Ireland. But the little shop oozes mystery as Edie explores more. She learns more of Madame Moreau's past, as well as stories about the man who was her father. Is this the life Edie had in mind? Will her future be here? The people she meets, and the stories she learns, as well as the magic of the little bakery will answer these questions. THE MYSTERIOUS BAKERY ON RUE DE PARIS is another magical tale by Evie Woods that had me wanting more. Her innovative story and endearing, sometimes complex characters will keep readers riveted. Don't miss this terrific novel. Jani Brooks |
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THE MYSTERIOUS BAKERY ON RUE DE PARIS - Evie Woods