Paris

★ 4.0 avg 581 votes

About this book

Presents a multigenerational saga detailing the history of Paris, from its founding under the Romans to the hotbed of cultural activity during the 1920s and 1930s. It is an epic portrait of Paris that leaps through centuries as it weaves the tales of families whose fates are forever entwined with the City of Lights. The multigenerational saga takes listeners on a journey through thousands of years of Parisian history, through intimate and vivid tales of characters both fictional and true, and with the sights, scents, and tastes of Paris come to life.

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Reader Profile

Enjoyment80Difficulty60Influence72Popularity54Classic13

4.0/5 · 581 readers · 809 pages · ≈ 14 h 59 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read Paris?

About ≈ 14 h 59 m — 809 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mParis~14 h 59 m

How many pages is Paris?

809 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Paris809

What genre is Paris?

It sits on the Science, Historical Fiction, History shelves.

Is Paris in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote Paris?

Edward Rutherfurd.

🏆 Awards Croix de guerre 1914–1918Companion of the LiberationKnight of the Legion of Honour