Romance novels set in Paris?

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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Romance novels set in Paris?

I'd like to read one during my upcoming trip. Any recommendations?

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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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here's a list, nt all romantic.

http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpag...pagewanted=all
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Not a romance, but I'm currently reading one of the Arsene Lupin stories and enjoy the references to Parisian streets and sites.
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Thank you.
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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"To Dance with Kings," by Rosalind Laker. Historical fiction around the time of Louis XIV.
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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"Angelique," the first in a series of historical novels by Sergeanne Golon.

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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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I grew up readig all of Françoise Sagan's books-all bitter sweet romances that take place between Paris and the Cote d'Azur.
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Not a novel, but I thoroughly enjoyed Sandra Gulland's trilogy based on the life of Josephine. Written in journal form, well researched, and including a lot of authentic correspondence, these books are amazing, along with the long list of well known people with whom Josephine crossed paths.

I read them ahead of a trip to Paris that would include a visit to Malmaison and Josephine's grave hearby. A wonderful experience!

Also excellent is Evelyne Lever's biography of Marie Antoinette. It's quite the experience to visit Versailles, including the hameau and gardens, then visit the cell and "garden" at the Conciergerie.
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Old Jul 31st, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I second Underhill. For Romance novels set in France "Angelique" can't be beat. Plus it is all historically accurate!

"Angelique" is still available through on-line used book sellers (thank goodness!)
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