Gallic Books

The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in the stunning fifth novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery.

A funny and moving novel exalting the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us.

Rene is the concierge of a Parisian apartment building. She is passionate about culture and the arts. Several floors up, 12-year-old Paloma Josse is determined to avoid the pampered and vacuous future laid out for her. But unknown to them both, the sudden death of one of their privileged neighbours will dramatically alter their lives forever.