The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris

Evie Woods

Mar 2025 · Sold by HarperCollins UK

About this ebook

From the million-copy Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop

'A delicious book that I couldn’t resist devouring in one sitting. It was a delight to lose myself in the world of Edie and the mysterious baker. I would recommend to pastry lovers and book lovers alike!' Sally Page, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories

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...

Praise for Evie Woods

‘Beautifully written and captures the wonder and awe that a story can bring to its reader...a delightful story for any book lover...an ode to storytelling and the connections that books can make!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wowwww!! It’s been awhile since I read something so fascinating, captivating and special all in one...It takes you on a journey like most books do, but this one, I just want to inscribe on my back and hope that it becomes a part of me so that I can carry it with me always’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A must read for readers that love books’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A beautiful story that begs to be read in one sitting...a magical story filled with beautiful prose and many surprises that readers will not soon forget’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This spellbinding book hooked me from the very beginning and I couldn't put it down til the end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ratings and reviews

I began reading The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods & I got a sense of deja vu. It turns out that this book is a rerelease with a new cover. I was not a fan of the main character, Edie Lane. I was baffled as to why Edie is referred to as middle aged when she is only thirty years old. When it comes to romance, Edie acts immature. Story follows a predictable path. Parts read like a cookbook. Repetitive details and glacial pacing. This story was not for me.

This book will, forever, be engraved in my heart. I have never read anything like this before. Unique, beautifully written and a very special pleasure to read.

French village and yummy food what more could you want in a book .

About the author

Evie Woods is the international bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop, which has sold over a million copies globally, and has been translated into over thirty languages. Shortlisted for the 2024 British Book Awards “Page-Turner of the Year,” it has also become a Sunday Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Spiegel bestseller.

Influenced by folklore and magical realism, Evie has carved out a unique style that is all her own, charming readers around the world with her warm and uplifting narratives. Drawing inspiration from the unseen forces that shape our lives and the healing power of storytelling, novels like The Story Collector and The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris invite the reader to embrace the magic that already exists in our ordinary lives. Evie's new novel, The Violin Maker's Secret, is perfect for those who love music, mystery and magic!