Books like A Paris apartment by Michelle Gable
April Vogt, a continental furniture specialist at Sotheby’s, is drawn into a mystery when her boss speaks of a collapsed 9th arrondissement apartment. Rather than immaturity and neglect, she sees an opportunity for escape. Inside, beneath dust and stale perfume, are treasures: a portrait by a Belle Époque master, letters, and journals of the woman depicted. The documents reveal a life beyond fame and fashion. Assisted by a knowledgeable Parisian solicitor, April investigates the hidden past, confronting her own unspoken longing. The story unfolds as two lives—April’s and the courtesan’s—intertwine, each challenging the other to pursue truth and self‑realization.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Michelle Gable
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