Description
“The Museum of Broken Promises” is a novel by British author Elizabeth Buchan, published in 2019. The book tells the story of Laure, a British woman who moves to Paris in the 1980s to escape a painful past and start anew. She opens a museum in the city that is dedicated to broken promises, where visitors can come and leave behind their own mementos of heartbreak and betrayal.
The novel switches back and forth between Laure’s present-day life and her past, as she reflects on the events that led her to Paris and the people she left behind. As she delves deeper into her own memories, she begins to uncover the secrets and hidden pain of others around her, including those closest to her.
Through Laure’s story, the novel explores themes of love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring impact of past events on our lives. It also provides a unique insight into Parisian culture and history, as well as the ways in which our experiences shape who we are.
“The Museum of Broken Promises” is a deeply moving and thought-provoking novel that has been widely praised for its lyrical prose and complex characters. It is a testament to the power of storytelling to help us make sense of our lives and find healing in the most unexpected places.
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