--- product_id: 133672702 title: "Paris by the Book: A Novel" brand: "liam callanan" price: "£19.23" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/133672702-paris-by-the-book-a-novel store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Paris by the Book: A Novel **Brand:** liam callanan **Price:** £19.23 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Paris by the Book: A Novel by liam callanan - **How much does it cost?** £19.23 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/133672702-paris-by-the-book-a-novel) ## Best For - liam callanan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted liam callanan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Paris by the Book: A Novel ## Images ![Paris by the Book: A Novel - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51eWuAP2UlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Book To Make You Fall in Love With Paris *by R***S on Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2018* Liam Callanan has created a masterpiece with this novel. While the pacing may be slow and a bit awkward at first, give yourself time to fall into the story and you will fall in love with the protagonist who is telling the story, Leah Eady, her children Ellie and Daphne, and the biggest, most important star of the novel, Paris itself.The City of Light has been a haven for bibliophiles for a long time. There is a certain magic and literary calling that has brought more than one author, or just a lover of books, to the city, and this novel will make you want to visit the city of Paris even more so.Leah's husband Robert, an author himself, and a fan of the Madeline children's books, disappears one day on one of his "writeaways", when he leaves for a period of time to work on his writing. This is something Leah has grown accustomed to during their marriage, but this time it doesn't seem like he is coming back. Where could he have gone, what might he be doing? Herself a fan of the 1950's short film, The Red Balloon, and the book of the same name, shares a bond with her husband that is equal all-parts Paris and thus she knows without a doubt her husband must be there, waiting for her. They discussed going there almost from the beginning when they met, through their courtship, and even into their marriage. Neither had ever been, but both yearned to go. So Leah scoops up her girls and heads to Paris, where she buys a bookshop (of course) and searches for her husband and searches the city itself to discover....well, that is the question. In the process of looking for her husband, Leah grows extraordinarily and discovers quite more about herself, her daughters, and life in general.When a person is deep in self-discovery, you could not ask for a better setting than Paris. The city and its history and its lore is always there, always tempting, always teaching. The narrative almost becomes second-place to how life is showcased in the city throughout the novel.Paris By the Book is that rare novel that captures the imagination and showcases the city of Paris in all of its literary glory. I highly recommend this book to any bibliophile, any author, or anybody who just plain loves Paris. Your heart will be tugged at and your soul will be tested, but in the end, you will discover quite a bit about the city and yourself. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Not a satisfying read *by M***. on Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018* Like some other readers, I slogged through this to the very end. I wanted to see how it concluded. The ending was a bit of a surprise. Others have described the gist of the story. Personally, I couldn't relate to either Leah or Robert and had little empathy for them. The daughters were much more grounded, and I could not understand why Leah kept so much from them. Children, even young ones, have insights than can be very helpful. If you're going to read this book, it would be helpful to know more about The Red Balloon (book or film) or the Madeleine series and their authors to have more of an investment in this tale. ### ⭐⭐ Ruminating over wasted time and selfish people *by A***5 on Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2018* 2.5 - overall story was good once you got to the end but it was an infuriatingly difficult journey there. I was never engrossed in the story as the characters never fully developed and the storytelling choppy. To make matters worse I was mad for hours after finishing over the selfishness of a character. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/133672702-paris-by-the-book-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/133672702-paris-by-the-book-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*