First published 2017
It's Christmas Eve in Paris, and Jeanne, a young widow, is alone in her apartment. Haunted by memories of past holidays with her late husband, she wrestles with grief and isolation. When a charming stranger, Monsieur Lantin, appears at her door seeking shelter from the cold, Jeanne's world is turned upside down. As the two share an unexpected connection, they must confront their own fears and desires, leading to a poignant conclusion that explores the fragility and resilience of the human heart.
Genres: french-literature, christmas, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, 19th-century
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, poignant
Tropes: found-family, unexpected-connection
Setting: Paris
Period: Christmas Eve
142 pages · Hardcover · New Vessel Press