Publication Date: March 27, 2025
Nestled among the cobblestone streets of Compiègne, there existed a bakery unlike any other.
Rumours were whispered through the town that its pastries offered a taste of magic, chasing away the darkest of sorrows. Just one bite of a croissant might bring luck, unlock a precious memory or reveal hidden longings.
But dark clouds were looming on the horizon…
For Edie Lane, a recipe for disaster doesn’t require that many ingredients. Take an unhealthy amount of wishful thinking and a sprinkle of desperation and that’s how Edie left everything behind in Ireland for her dream job at a bakery in Paris. Except the bakery isn’t in Paris – and neither is Edie.
This might not be where Edie intended to be but she soon realizes it’s exactly where she needs to be…
Edie Lane leaves her home in Ireland for a job at a Parisian bakery…or at least she thought it was in Paris.
When she finally arrives at her destination, which is actually an hour away from Paris, Edie soon discovers a world rich with possibilities.
Author Evie Woods delivers a romantic mystery to readers with The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris. The story shifts between Edie’s past and present while also delving into the bakery’s history.
A chance encounter with Hugo sparks an interesting relationship that leads to Edie questioning his motives regarding the bakery. The peppering of French words and phrases is enjoyable for those who know the language.
With humor woven into the storyline to make the characters more relatable, it proves to be an engrossing story highlighting Edie’s adventures in a place she never realized she needed.
The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris offers a light romance centered around a bakery with a rich history.
Evie Woods is the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, the #1 Wall Street Journal and Amazon Kindle bestseller, which has now sold over a million copies.
Living on the West Coast of Ireland, Evie escapes the inclement weather by writing her stories in a converted attic, where she dreams of underfloor heating. Her books tread the intriguing line between the everyday and the otherworldly, revealing the magic that exists in our ordinary lives.
