An Astronomer in Love

Antoine Laurain, Louise Rogers Lalaurie (Translator), Megan Jones (Translator)

$18.95

Publication Date: June 27th, 2023

Publisher:

Gallic Books

ISBN:

9781913547462

Pages:

288

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LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2024

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'Perfect for the poolside or sitting outside a caf eacute; with a pastis and olives' The Times

Part swashbuckling adventure on the high seas and part modern-day love story set in the heart of Paris, An Astronomer in Love is an enchanting tale of adventure and the power of love from best-selling author Antoine Laurain.

In 1760, Guillaume le Gentil, real-life astronomer to King Louis XV, sets out for the oceans of India to document the transit of Venus. The weather is turbulent, the seas are rough and his quest may be more complicated than initially thought.

250 years later, estate agent Xavier Lemercier chances upon Guillaume's telescope in a property he's sold. As he looks out across the rooftops of Paris, he discovers an intriguing woman with a zebra in her apartment.

Then the woman walks through the doors of his office, and his life changes forever . . .

About the Author

Antoine Laurain is the award-winning author of nine novels including The Red Notebook (Indie Next, MIBA bestseller) and The President's Hat (Waterstones Book Club, Indies Introduce). His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris, France.