"A beautiful, true story, engagingly told. So much joy and kindness between the covers." Natasha Lester, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress "An enchanting memoir that will stay with you long after you close the book." -- Rebecca Raisin, bestselling author of the Little Paris Collection "A beautiful celebration of the profound healing power of stories shared." -- Karina Machado, author of Spirit Sisters "An amazing story which gave me tingles." -- Carla Coulson, author of Paris Tango and Italian Joy " A Letter from Paris is a sobering reminder of the ease with which our stories can be warped by the prevailing attitudes of the time--and the crucial importance of archives in the preservation of lives and literature." -- The Guardian "Truly enthralling reading.Louisa's writing is raw, intimate and unpretentious, and she shares her experiences in such a way that the reader is invested from page one.

" -- Better Reading "[A] fascinating and moving memoir." -- Nudge-Book "[This] is a must read for memoir lovers." -- The French Village Diaries "What emerges is the portrait of a fascinating and unconventional man who lived life to the full. For readers interested in family history, the message is simple. Don't give up!" -- Weekly Times "Enchanting." -- The New Daily.