
A Titanic librarian opens a Paris bookshop, finding love and a secret society of survivors in a tale of books and second chances.
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A Titanic librarian opens a Paris bookshop, finding love and a secret society of survivors in a tale of books and second chances.
"Deeply moving and rich with vivid detail . . . Timothy Schaffert is an exquisite storyteller." -Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Secrets We Kept From the author of The Perfume Thief , a remarkable tale about the life-changing power of books and second chances, following the Titanic librarian who opens a bookshop in Paris where he meets a secret society of survivors. For weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Yorick spots his own name among the list of those lost at sea. ...
will contain mild spoilers
Central love triangle with emotional yearning and romantic entanglements among three characters
References to Titanic disaster and approaching war; no graphic violence depicted
No profanity or strong language present
No substance use depicted
Central LGBTQ+ characters and relationships form the core of the love triangle
No religious themes present
No magic or witchcraft present
No occult content present
Historical exploration of wealth, racism, disability, LGBTQ rights, and censorship
Discussion of suicide in referenced literature; one unexpected death occurs
Mentions of systemic issues including racism and disability in historical context
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