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In 1714 France, a desperate young woman named Addie LaRue signs a Faustian bargain to live forever, but at a cost: she is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Her extraordinary immortal life unfolds over centuries, exploring history, art, and the endurance of human spirit as she searches for meaning and a lasting mark on the world. Nearly 300 years later, Addie stumbles into an abandoned bookstore where a young man, Thomas, remembers her name, breaking her curse and setting her on a new path toward redemption.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Fantasy/Historical Fantasy
Authors: V. E. Schwab
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