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An astronomer in love

Antoine Laurain

£9.99

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“In 1760, royal astronomer Guillaume Le Gentil sets sail for India to observe the passage of Venus across the sun, a rare event that will happen in 1761, 1769, and then not until 2004 and 2012. In 2012, Xavier Lemercier removes a bronze telescope from an apartment he's sold and, looking through it at other apartments, spots a zebra. This is a lovely book which is perfect summer reading!”
An Astronomer In Love
Review by Hattie Williams

In 1760, Guillaume le Gentil, real-life astronomer to King Louis XV, sets out for the oceans of India to document the transit of Venus. The weather is turbulent, the seas are rough and his quest may be more complicated than initially thought. 250 years later, estate agent Xavier Lemercier chances upon Guillaume’s telescope in a property he’s sold. As he looks out across the rooftops of Paris, he discovers an intriguing woman with a zebra in her apartment. Then the woman walks through the doors of his office, and his life changes forever.

ISBN: 9781913547721 Category:

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LONGLISTED FOR THE DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD 2024

SHORLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD VIKING AWARD FOR FICTION 2024

‘Perfect for the poolside or sitting outside a café with a pastis and olives’ The Times

Part swashbuckling adventure on the high seas and part modern-day love story set in the heart of Paris, An Astronomer in Love is an enchanting tale of destiny and the power of love from bestselling author Antoine Laurain.

In 1760, Guillaume le Gentil, real-life astronomer to King Louis XV, sets out for the oceans of India to document the transit of Venus. The weather is turbulent, the seas are rough and his quest may be more complicated than initially thought. 

250 years later, estate agent Xavier Lemercier chances upon Guillaume’s telescope in a property he’s sold. As he looks out across the rooftops of Paris, he discovers an intriguing woman with a zebra in her apartment. 

Then the woman walks through the doors of his office, and his life changes forever . . . 

Additional information

Weight 0.194 kg
Dimensions 20.3 × 12.7 × 1.9 cm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback
Pages

208
Language

English
Edition

1st paperback ed
Dewey

843.92 (edition:23)
Readership

General – Trade / Code: K

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