Vintage 1954 by Gallic Books (English) Paperback Book

Description: Vintage 1954 by Gallic Books, Antoine Laurain After drinking a bottle of vintage Beaujolais, a group of Parisian neighbours are transported back in time to 1954. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "The very quintessence of French romance... - The Times After drinking a bottle of vintage Beaujolais, a group of Parisian neighbours are transported back in time to 1954. When Hubert Larnaudie invites some fellow residents of his Parisian apartment building to drink an exceptional bottle of 1954 Bordeaux, he has no idea of its special properties. The following morning, Hubert finds himself waking up in 1950s Paris, as do antique restorer Magalie, mixologist Julien, and Airbnb tenant Bob from Milwaukee, whos on his first trip to Europe. After their initial shock, the city of Edith Piaf and An American in Paris begins to work its charm on them. The four delight in getting to know the French capital during this iconic period, whilst also playing with the possibilities that time travel allows. But, ultimately, they need to work out how to get back to 2017. And the key lies in a legendary story and the vineyards of the Chateau St Antoine... AUTHOR: Antoine Laurain is a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, director and collector of antique keys. He is the author of the best-selling novels The Presidents Hat and The Red Notebook. Author Biography Antoine Laurain is the award-winning author of nine novels including The Red Notebook (Indie Next, MIBA bestseller) and The Presidents 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.Emily Boyce is a translator and editor. She was shortlisted for the French Book Office New Talent in Translation Award in 2008, the French-American Translation Prize in 2016, and the Scott Moncrieff Prize in 2021. She lives in London.Jane Aitken is a publisher and translator from the French. Review I adore Laurains novels... This latest love letter to the French capital more than keeps up his impressive standard Daily MailDelightfully nostalgic escapism set in a gorgeously conjured Paris of 1954 Sunday MirrorThis delightfully entertaining comic novel is genuinely heart warming stuff. It will remind you of Amelie in the way it takes wings on a flight of fancy and soars NBLike fine wine, Laurains novels get better with each one he writes. Vintage 1954 is a charming and warm-hearted read Phaedra Patrick, author of The Curious Charms of Arthur PepperAs inventive and perceptive a story as you could wish for Max Easterman, European Literature NetworkA warm-hearted and witty novel that manages to be both effortlessly readable and charmingly profound at the same time CultureFlyAn utter delight ... Warm, witty and very entertaining Lindas Book BagSomeone can always come along and make our world a lot more perfect than before. One such is M Laurain himself, for he really is most readable, warm-hearted and enjoyable The Book BagOne of my favourite reads this year... the story is so alluring and has timeless charm Sissi ReadsPraise for Antoine LaurainIt has the pleasing weirdness that makes Laurains novels so appealing The Sunday TimesHilarious, formidable - and essential packing for any French Summer holiday Daily MailA brisk black comedy The GuardianA seductively murderous Parisian tale The Times Crime ClubFunny, superbly over-the-top.... not a page too much The TimesA hymn to la vie Parisienne...enjoy it for its fabulistic narrative, and the way it teeters pleasantly on the edge of Gallic whimsy The GuardianResist this novel if you can; its the very quintessence of French romance The TimesSoaked in Parisian atmosphere, this lovely, clever, funny novel will have you rushing to the Eurostar post-haste... A gem Daily Mail Promotional Advance reading copies available to reviewers and stores. Media mailing of advance reading copies to a wide range of book reviewers at national and local media, including trade journals, newspapers, magazines, websites, zones, literary blogs, magazines, newspapers and French-American foundations and organizations. Social media campaign - online giveaways, competition and e-mail campaign Promotion through: Twitter and Facebook promotion to include contests and giveaway. Long Description "The very quintessence of French romance... - The Times After drinking a bottle of vintage Beaujolais, a group of Parisian neighbours are transported back in time to 1954. When Hubert Larnaudie invites some fellow residents of his Parisian apartment building to drink an exceptional bottle of 1954 Bordeaux, he has no idea of its special properties. The following morning, Hubert finds himself waking up in 1950s Paris, as do antique restorer Magalie, mixologist Julien, and Airbnb tenant Bob from Milwaukee, whos on his first trip to Europe. After their initial shock, the city of Edith Piaf and An American in Paris begins to work its charm on them. The four delight in getting to know the French capital during this iconic period, whilst also playing with the possibilities that time travel allows. But, ultimately, they need to work out how to get back to 2017. And the key lies in a legendary story and the vineyards of the Chateau St Antoine... AUTHOR: Antoine Laurain is a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, director and collector of antique keys. He is the author of the best-selling novels The Presidents Hat and The Red Notebook. Review Quote Praise for The Presidents Hat:A hymn to la vie Parisienne...enjoy it for its fabulistic narrative, and the way it teeters pleasantly on the edge of Gallic whimsy. The GuardianPraise for The Red Notebook:Resist this novel if you can; its the very quintessence of French romance The TimesSoaked in Parisian atmosphere, this lovely, clever, funny novel will have you rushing to the Eurostar post-haste... A gem. Daily Mail Excerpt from Book In Antoine Laurains novel Vintage 1954 (June 2019, Gallic Books), Hubert Larnaudie, patriarch of a Parisian apartment building, invites neighbours Julien, a barman at the famous Harrys Bar, antique restorer Magalie and American Airbnb tenant Bob to share a bottle of 1954 Beaujolais he has unearthed in his cellar. The following morning they find themselves waking up to a very different Paris ... What I would like to see is General de Gaulle back in power! declared the man drinking a Picon-bi Description for Sales People This is Antoine Laurain on top form. He has never been more Parisian. Its set in the nostalgic Paris of everyones imagination when it was truly the style and cultural capital of the West and the epitome of utter Frenchness. Were living through difficult times - this warm, positive, escapist fantasy is just what readers need. Antoine has a strong fan base and independent bookseller support, particularly in the Midwest where he toured with French Rhapsody. The Presidents Hat was an ABA Indies Introduce pick in 2013. The Red Notebook was on the Indie Next List for May 2015 and was a MIBA bestseller. Details ISBN1910477672 Pages 208 Year 2019 Translator Gallic Books ISBN-10 1910477672 ISBN-13 9781910477670 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-06-20 Imprint Gallic Books Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 843.92 Language English Media Book UK Release Date 2019-06-20 NZ Release Date 2019-06-20 Author Antoine Laurain Alternative 9781910477694 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-06-19 Publisher Pushkin Press We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123576924;

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