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Rene is the concierge of a grand Parisian apartment building. She maintains a carefully constructed persona as someone uncultivated but reliable, in keeping with what she feels a concierge should be. But beneath this facade lies the real Rene: passionate about culture and the arts, and more knowledgeable in many ways than her employers with their outwardly successful but emotionally void lives. Down in her lodge, apart from weekly visits by her one friend Manuela, Rene lives with only her cat for company. Meanwhile, several floors up, twelve-year-old Paloma Josse is determined to avoid the pampered and vacuous future laid out for her, and decides to end her life on her thirteenth birthday. But unknown to them both, the sudden death of one of their privileged neighbours will dramatically alter their lives forever. By turns moving and hilarious, this unusual novel became the top-selling book in France in 2007.

En regardant la neige se poser sur les pierres d'un torrent, le jeune Haru Ueno pressent que sa vie va s'inscrire sous le signe de l'harmonie : rechercher, capter, servir et honorer la beauté des formes. Il quitte ses montagnes natales de Takayama, se passionne pour l'art, s'impose comme un marchand renomme. Aussi chaleureux qu'independant, toujours entoure d'amitie, Haru s'adonne pleinement au bonheur des rencontres, des fetes au lendemain desquelles il est de retour dans sa maison dont le coeur abrite un erable et qu'entourent temples et jardins de Kyoto. De ce lieu rare, il a fait un havre. Il veut y passer une vie lumineuse, ignore combien elle sera empreinte de drames ou, a la douleur du Japon, se mele sa quete fervente des metamorphoses de la beaute. Haru a une trentaine d'annees quand son destin lui en offre la plus belle manifestation et a jamais l'en prive. Car quelque part en France, fruit d'une liaison ephemere, une petite fille est venue au monde. Elle s'appelle Rose. Il lui est interdit de l'approcher, bien qu'elle incarne desormais le secret, la verite et probablement toute l'ame de son existence. Depuis son premier roman, Muriel Barbery se confronte aux nuances de l'alterite. Aucun endroit, aucun paysage, aucun personnage ne pouvait lui offrir un tel territoire d'imaginaires et de sensibilites.

The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in the stunning new novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery. Rose has turned 40, but has barely begun to live. When the Japanese father she never knew dies and she finds herself an orphan, she leaves France for Kyoto to hear the reading of his will.In the days before Haru's last wishes are revealed, his former assistant, Paul, takes Rose on a tour of the temples, gardens and eating places of this unfamiliar city. Initially a reluctant tourist and awkward guest in her late father's home, Rose gradually comes to discover Haru's legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined. This stunning novel from international bestseller Muriel Barbery is a mesmerizing story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.

Rose arrive au Japon pour la première fois. Son père, qu'elle n'a jamais connu, est mort en laissant une lettre à son intention, et l'idée lui semble assez improbable pour qu'elle entreprenne, à l'ap

From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a mouth watering tale delving into the life of a monstrous food critic A foodie s delight just don t read it when you re hungry Daily Mail The exquisite descriptions of eating are like nothing you ve read before Good Housekeeping After a lifetime of presiding over cowering chefs and pursuing sensual delights France s greatest food critic is dying Given just forty eight hours to live Pierre Arthens has one last ambition to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips an elusive taste from his childhood From his luxury penthouse at 7 Rue de Grenelle Pierre casts his mind back over a lifetime of flavour eating barbequed sardines with his grandfather the warm crumbly pastry of an apple tart his first taste of velvety sashimi But orbiting around him are a cast of family and acquaintances each with their own story to tell about the greed and ruthlessness that has paved the way to Pierre s search for the perfect meal

C''est le plus grand critique culinaire du monde, le Pape de la gastronomie, le Messie des agapes somptueuses. Demain, il va mourir. Il le sait et il n''en a cure : aux portes de la mort, il est en quete d''une saveur qui lui trotte dans le cur, une saveur d''enfance ou d''adolescence, un mets original et merveilleux dont il pressent qu''il vaut bien plus que tous ses festins de gourmet accompli. Alors il se souvient. Silencieusement, parfois frenetiquement, il vogue au gre des meandres de sa memoire gustative, il plonge dans les cocottes de son enfance, il en arpente les plages et les potagers, entre campagne et parfums, odeurs et saveurs, fragrances, fumets, gibiers, viandes, poissons et premiers alcools... Il se souvient - et il ne trouve pas. Pas encore.

From international bestseller Muriel Barbery this is a stunning tale of friendship secrets and a father s enduring love

An entertaining and gorgeously illustrated portrait of a writer s life avec chats from the acclaimed author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog Like so many writers Muriel Barbery is a lover of cats Grey furred and amber eyed Barbery s four Chartreux cats keep her company as she works from her house in the French countryside entertaining her with their quirks and foibles But that s not all For Kirin Ocha Mizu and Petrus are no ordinary felines These intelligent creatures have taken it upon themselves to guide their owner s writing flicking aside sections of her manuscript with a disdainful tail pointing an approving paw at others And it s time these mischievous literary consultants get the recognition they deserve With delicious wit and irony and delightful illustrations by Maria Guitart the beloved author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog gives an insight into her writing life and the paws behind the pen

THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING SENSATION WITH OVER 10 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEWitty and touching - Gillian AndersonWins over its fans with a life-affirming message, a generous portion of heart and Barberys frequently wicked sense of humor - Time Magazine Clever, informative and moving - Observer Renee is the concierge of a grand Parisian apartment building. To the snobbish residents she is all they expect from a caretaker - hard working, dowdy and unsophisticated. But Renee has a secret. Beneath this façade she is a self-taught intellectual, devoted to Japanese arthouse cinema and her cat, Leo Tolstoy. Meanwhile, several floors up, twelve-year-old Paloma has also learned to conceal her gifts. The precocious and lonely daughter of pampered parents, Paloma is convinced that life is meaningless and plans to end it all on her next birthday. But the arrival of a charismatic new resident will bring dramatic change to 7, Rue de Grenelle, altering the course of both their lives forever. __________ Resistance is futile . . . you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group - Guardian A book of great charm and grace - Metro The books attractive, Amelie-esque Parisian setting and cast of eccentrics will appeal to many - Sunday Telegraph Breathtakingly singular novel . . . totally French yet completely universal - Good HousekeepingA users guide to life which is a delight on every level - Elle

From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a mouth-watering tale delving into the life of a monstrous food critic.A foodies delight; just dont read it when youre hungryDaily MailThe exquisite descriptions of eating are like nothing youve read beforeGood HousekeepingAfter a lifetime of presiding over cowering chefs and pursuing sensual delights, Frances greatest food critic is dying. Given just forty-eight hours to live, Pierre Arthens has one last ambition - to recall the most delicious food to ever pass his lips, an elusive taste from his childhood.From his luxury penthouse at 7 Rue de Grenelle, Pierre casts his mind back over a lifetime of flavour: eating barbequed sardines with his grandfather; the warm, crumbly pastry of an apple tart; his first taste of velvety sashimi. But orbiting around him are a cast of family and acquaintances, each with their own story to tell about the greed and ruthlessness that has paved the way to Pierres search for the perfect meal.

An entertaining and gorgeously illustrated portrait of a writers life avec chats from the acclaimed author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog.Like so many writers, Muriel Barbery is a lover of cats. Grey-furred and amber-eyed, Barberys four Chartreux cats keep her company as she works from her house in the French countryside, entertaining her with their quirks and foibles.But thats not all. For Kirin, Ocha, Mizu and Petrus are no ordinary felines. These intelligent creatures have taken it upon themselves to guide their owners writing - flicking aside sections of her manuscript with a disdainful tail, pointing an approving paw at others. And its time these mischievous literary consultants get the recognition they deserve.With delicious wit and irony, and delightful illustrations by Maria Guitart, the beloved author of The Elegance of the Hedgehog gives an insight into her writing life - and the paws behind the pen.

From the author of the international bestseller The Elegance of The Hedgehog comes a life-affirming novel about unexpected second chances set against the temples and teahouses of Tokyo.A moving tale of emotional awakening and blossoming loveWomans OwnAn enjoyable, immersive readThe LadyRose has just turned forty when she is unexpectedly summoned to Japan for the reading of her father Harus will, who seemingly abandoned her when she was a baby.Leaving behind her life as a botanist in Paris, Rose travels to Kyoto and is led around its enchanting tea houses, temples and zen gardens by Paul, Harus former assistant. Initially a reluctant tourist, Rose comes to discover her fathers legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined and connecting with gentle widower Paul.This is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.

A beguiling and human tale that sweeps us through the years Daily MailExquisite. . . Readers will be rapt Publishers WeeklyHaru, a successful Japanese art dealer, appreciates beauty, harmony, balance and good sake.One evening at a party he meets Maud, an enigmatic Frenchwoman, and after a brief, intense romance he learns that she is pregnant with his child. But Maud issues him a heartbreaking warning: if he ever tries to see her or the child, she will take her own life.Quietly devastated, Haru resigns himself to loving his daughter from afar, and Rose grows up on the other side of the world, without ever knowing her father. Is it too late to change things?From international bestseller Muriel Barbery, this is a stunning tale of friendship, secrets and a fathers enduring love.

Alors qu’elle a traversé la planète pour rejoindre le Japon, une femme franchit la cloison de verre de l’altérité et entre peu à peu dans l’agencement esthétique et spirituel des jardins et des templ

Un homme solitaire et volage, amant d’une Française de passage à Kyoto perd sa légèreté le jour où celle-ci lui interdit d’approcher l’enfant née de leur liaison. Littéralement bouleversé, ce Japonai

L’écrivain néerlandais Thomas Helder vient de mourir dans la fleur de l’âge. Après la cérémonie, ses proches se rassemblent dans la maison de famille de sa mère, au coeur de l’Aubrac, où il passait s

Maria vit dans un village reculé de Bourgogne. Clara, qui a grandi dans les Abruzzes, est envoyée a Rome afin d'y développer son don musical. Les deux fillettes, en apparence sans lien, sont en contact toutes deux avec le monde des elfes. Or une grave menace, venue d'un elfe dévoyé, plane sur l'humanité. Maria et Clara doivent unir leurs forces afin de déjouer ses plans.

El célebre crítico gastronómico, amo y señor de las más importantes mesas de Francia, con potestad de hacer y deshacer reputaciones, se encuentra a las puertas de la muerte. Una obsesión le atenaza el corazon: el recuerdo de un sabor olvidado. Desde su habitacion, en la rue de Grenelle, desgrana sus recuerdos, busca desesperadamente ese sabor de la infancia. La busqueda de ese sabor original y maravilloso que bien podria ser una golosina, es la excusa para recorrer el itinerario de una existencia consagrada a la gastronomia. La autora describe los placeres de la mesa con tal voluptuosidad y sensualidad que logra excitar las papilas gustativas. Una golosina, es un dulce para nuestro paladar de lector que hay que saborear desde el primer bocado...