Why a Booktrail?
1943,2009: One mother’s desperate hope for survival.
All the Flowers in Paris
What you need to know before your trail
1943: In occupied Paris, Celine creates bespoke bouquets at her father’s flower shop on rue Cler, whilst trying to shield her young daughter from the brutal reality of war. But when an SS officer takes an interest in Celine and her family, all their lives are put in jeopardy…
One woman’s search for the truth…
2009: Caroline wakes in Paris with no memory of her previous life. Hunting for clues to her identity in her apartment on the rue Cler, she discovers a bundle of letters written by a young widow during the Second World War. As she peels back the layers of the past, Caroline finds new purpose – but Celine’s story is unfinished. Desperate to find out the truth, Caroline digs deeper, uncovering dark and dangerous secrets…
Can learning the truth about Celine help Caroline unlock the mystery of her past?
Travel Guide
Travel back to 1940s Paris and All the Flowers
The city of war time Paris comes to life. There are snippets of history too in the setting since the famous Les Deux Magots cafe is clearly an inspiration for the Bistro Jeancy in the novel.
“A home is a refuge from the world, a place of safety.”
“The truth is, all the flowers in Paris – every last petal – could never fill the void that Alma left, and I know I may always grieve. But I have come to learn that we can never lose what we love deeply and truly. It becomes part of us.”
“Life is full of challenges. We all have them. Art has helped me through my own deep valleys.”
BookTrail Boarding Pass: All the Flowers in Paris
Destination/location: Paris Author/guide: Sarah Jio Departure Time: 1943, 2009
Back to ResultsWhere Next?
