The Chestnut Roaster

By Eve McDonnell,

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Who can catch a memory thief? ' An unforgettable adventure ' THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK. "Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday, and that was the day I was born." 12-year-old Piaf has the ability to (and burden…

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1 author picked The Chestnut Roaster as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Finishing my reading year on a high with The Chestnut Roaster. A thrilling adventure through the labyrinthine catacombs of 19th-century Paris with original characters and evocative prose.

I loved it. Eve McDonnell is the real deal.

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