Evie Woods has done it again!

She sweeps readers into the magical surrealism that marries the past and present into a thought-provoking tale.

An easygoing read that provides warmth and heart reminding us all that the past is an integral part of ourselves. Edie searches for a new life, unknowing that the seeds of it are already inside her, waiting for her to nurture them.

Set in a small providential Persian village, the characters come to life while welcoming you into their hearts

3.5 🥐 🥐🥐 Edith’s journey of self-discovery after losing her mother leads her to a charming bakery ran by Madame Moreau. There, she uncovers a touch of magic as a spirit guides them in the art of baking. The added romance with Hugo brings an extra layer of warmth to her story. With its mix of history, magic, and fate, tale is a heartwarming treat!

Edith's lack of fluency in French leads to a different adventure than she had planned. When Edith Lane answers and ad for a "Native English Speaker" to work in bakery in France, she is really trying to find herself. But during the phone interview she misunderstands a finer point of the address and heads for what she thinks will be a new life in Paris. Instead she ends up in a quaint little town called Compiègne. But, at least she has a job and a place to stay, if she can just manage to get along with the employer.
In a short time, as Edith discovers that there are mysterious goings on in the bakery; she also finds friendship with some of the locals. As she unravels the mystery of the bakery, she begins to unravel her own mystery.

My only "complaint" with the story is the French phrases which are not always translated for the reader. The book did challenge me to remember bits of my woefully inadequate high school French.

The characters were certainly believable. The story progressed at a nice rate without dragging at any point. If I could give half stars for the rating, I would give this one 4 1/2 stars.

The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Evie Woods is an enchanting story set in the cobblestoned streets of Compiegne. It follows Edie Lane, who leaves behind her life in Ireland while chasing a dream that doesn’t go as planned. Edie finds herself in a charming town with a bakery rumored to serve more than just baked goods. This book is full of heartfelt emotion, while finding magic in unexpected places. I absolutely adored this cozy read!