A romantic novel about love that will take you on a journey. Mr. Perdi is a "literary pharmacist." In his floating bookstore on the banks of the Seine, he prescribes novels for every difficulty in life - suggesting books to his customers that will heal their souls.
The only one he cannot heal is himself, as he is still haunted by the ghost of his great love who vanished twenty-one years ago, leaving behind only a letter. A letter he never opened. This summer, Mr. Perdi finally finds himself tempted to read the letter - and then everything changes.
He sets sail for the south of France. With fellow travelers, a famous writer who has lost his inspiration and a lovestruck chef, he will embark on a journey to the heart of Provence. A journey back to memories, and from there back to life...
Nina Georgke, with her captivating writing, gives us a sweet yet entertaining story full of sensitivity that will enthrall you.
Nina Georgke is a journalist, author, and creative writing teacher. She has written 26 books and numerous short stories, as well as articles for newspapers and magazines. The little Parisian bookstore has been translated into 33 languages, remained on the bestseller lists in Germany for two years, made it to the New York Times list, was the most popular book in England for the summer of 2015 according to the Independent, and also became a bestseller in Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, and other countries.
