The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue des Martyrs [Paperback]

Anyone who loves Pariss remaining quirky villages will revel in Sciolinos meticulously reported accounts&Sciolino doesnt lack for inspiration; she has Paris at her feet.The narrative takes the form of a ramble through shops, courtyards, cabarets, and time&Sciolinos sharply observed account serves as a testament to the persistence of old Paristhe city of light, of literature, of life itself.Sciolino is a keen and tireless observer of this ancient little market street&She has written her love letter with such ingenuous passion its hard not to cheer up.A sublime stroll&The magic of the street is not only its scopeits about half a milebut also its history.The former Paris bureau chief of theCountless authors have used a city as their muse&A blend of memoir and research, as Sciolino mixes her personal memories of expat life with the stories of artists and luminaries who walked rue des Martyrs before her.Something interesting for everyone: If you like food, architecture, history, art or simply human stories, you will not be disappointed.Sciolino is a storyteller at heart. She loves to listen to and share other peoples stories&This is a lovely and intimate look at a magical corner of Paris.A