An Astronomer in Love
ABOUT
THE BOOK
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 adventure, destiny and the power of love. In 1760, Guillaume le Gentil, astronomer to King Louis XV, sets out for the oceans of India to document the transit of Venus. 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.
ABOUT
THE TRANSLATOR Megan
Jones
Megan Jones is a translator. She lives in London.
Megan Jones is a translator. She lives in London.
ABOUT
THE TRANSLATOR Louise
Rogers Lalaurie
Louise Rogers Lalaurie is a writer and literary translator from French, with a focus on art and heritage, literary and genre fiction. She is based between France (the Seine Valley and Fontainebleau forest) and the UK – London and the Wye Valley in SE Wales.
Louise Rogers Lalaurie is a writer and literary translator from French, with a focus on art and heritage, literary and genre fiction. She is based between France (the Seine Valley and Fontainebleau forest) and the UK – London and the Wye Valley in SE Wales.
NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS
Sometimes you need to read a book that is simply joyous – and An Astronomer in Love is just that book. The two elements of the story blend together beautifully, and the result is a story that reminds you that it’s important to follow your dreams, and to believe in second chances. There’s science, sadness, but also humour and hope. Oh, and a zebra. You’ll need to read the book to find out quite how he fits into it all.