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Editorial Reviews Review PRAISE FOR EVIE WOODS: 'A love letter to music, a hug for new friendship, and a literary orchestral score conducted in Woods' spellbinding prose.' Amanda Geard , author of The Midnight House ' A beautifully melodic tale, full of heart, hope, and mystery. The Violin Maker's Secret is a welcome reminder that there is magic to be found within our everyday lives.' Hazel Gayno r, New York Times bestselling author of Before Dorothy ' The Violin Maker's Secret moved me to tears . I was deeply drawn into their hopes and dreams. This story will stay with readers long after the final lovely notes fade.' Madeline Martin , New York Times bestselling author of The Secret Book Society 'A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting ...a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The writing has an uplifting side reflecting on the importance of love, family and friends helping relieve trauma across generations.' Historical Novel Society ' A delicious book that I couldn't resist devouring in one sitting. It was a delight to lose myself in the world of Edie and the mysterious baker. I would recommend to pastry lovers and book lovers alike!' Sally Page , Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories 'Wowwww!! It's been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one...It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Description An Enchanting and Escapist Novel from the Internationally Bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop for 2025 About the Author Evie Woods is the international bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop , which has sold over a million copies globally, and has been translated into over thirty languages. Shortlisted for the 2024 British Book Awards “Page-Turner of the Year,” it has also become a Sunday Times , Wall Street Journal , USA Today and Spiegel bestseller. Influenced by folklore and magical realism, Evie has carved out a unique style that is all her own, charming readers around the world with her warm and uplifting narratives. Drawing inspiration from the unseen forces that shape our lives and the healing power of storytelling, novels like The Story Collector and The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris invite the reader to embrace the magic that already exists in our ordinary lives. Evie's new novel, The Violin Maker's Secret , is perfect for those who love music, mystery and magic!
Is The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris: An Enchanting and Escapist Novel from the Internationally Bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop for 2025 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A warm, uplifting contemporary fantasy with gentle magical elements centered on a bakery in Paris. No violence, romance, or mature content—focuses on friendship, healing, and finding magic in ordinary life.
What to know going in
This book has no graphic violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
Readers will be charmed by the enchanting bakery setting and the heartwarming story of discovering magic in everyday moments.