First published 2016
Jean-Philippe Dumas has participated in Paris's annual White Dinner for years. This elegant outdoor gathering brings together carefully chosen guests for one spectacular summer evening. Jean-Philippe selects three couples to join him at this exclusive event, where attendees dress entirely in white and dine beneath the city's monuments. The seven individuals arrive with their own hopes and complications. As the evening unfolds, their lives begin to intersect in unexpected ways. The White Dinner becomes more than just a beautiful tradition. It transforms into a catalyst for change, pushing each person toward new connections and possibilities. By the time the night ends, friendships will form, romance will bloom, and the magic of Paris will work its influence on everyone present.
Genres: fiction, romance, contemporary, magical-realism
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Paris
Period: Summer
336 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press