Name: Tatiana de Rosnay - The house I loved
SKU: 1774
Price: 80.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

Tatiana de Rosnay – The house I loved

R80,00

A historical novel about Rose Bazelet, a woman who barricades herself in the basement of her Paris home to prevent its demolition during Haussmann’s renovation of the city in the late 19th century. While her home is being destroyed, Rose writes letters to her late husband, Armand, recounting the history of the house and revealing family secrets, including her grief over her son’s death and a hidden truth she has kept her entire life. The story is a testament to the deep emotional connection between people and their homes, and the memories they hold.

Book condition: In very good condition.

1 in stock

Description

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Paris during Haussmann’s radical renovation of the city, The House I Loved is a hauntingly beautiful historical novel about the enduring power of memory and the deep emotional bonds we form with the places we call home. As the city around her is razed to make way for grand boulevards, Rose Bazelet barricades herself in her beloved basement, refusing to let her history be demolished. Through a series of poignant letters to her late husband, Armand, Rose unspools the secrets held within the house’s walls, from the devastating grief of losing her son to a profound, hidden truth she has guarded for decades. This atmospheric literary fiction piece serves as a powerful testament to survival and a lyrical exploration of a woman’s soul standing defiant against the march of progress.

Perfect for fans of: Tatiana de Rosnay, Sarah Dunant, and readers who enjoy evocative historical dramas set in France.

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