On the Book Train to Paris

Paperback Published on: 28/05/2026
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Synopsis

Could Paris be the place to turn a new page? The heartwarming and uplifting new novel from the author of The Library of Lost Love.
'A gem of a read, the perfect escape for book lovers!' Faith Hogan

'All aboard the book train to Paris, filled to the brim with a fabulous story' Sue Moorcroft

Carly longs to make-over the family's Edinburgh bookshop, but her father is resisting change.
Upstairs, Fran is stumped by her next novel - and with how to fix her marriage.
In the flat below, Elsa cares for her husband, in need of a short breather to gather her strength.

So when a customer drops in and asks for help at his book festival on a train to Paris, it's the chance of a petit escape. And when a book mysteriously appears in the shop that Fran inscribed to a lover in Paris years ago, it seems too serendipitous to ignore. Boarding the train with Carly and Elsa, Fran wonders if revisiting her past will help her move forward.

But there are plot twists ahead. Could the book train to Paris be a passport to joie de vivre?

Readers ADORE On the Book Train to Paris...

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I really wanted to be on the train and experiencing Paris with them all'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'An absolute joy. I read this in one sitting because I didn't want to leave it'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved this story. Great ending. I could not put it down'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A warm hug in book form. The ultimate comfort read'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book. Highly recommended'
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A warm, cosy, feel-good read'

Praise for Norie Clarke's writing:

'The warmest, most completely charming story to sink into' Jenny Colgan
'A wonderful tale proving change is always possible' Katie Fforde
'One of the sweetest love stories I've ever read' Sue Moorcroft

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
  • ISBN: 9781035434442
  • Number of pages: 288
  • Dimensions: 196 x 130 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 200g
  • Languages: English

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On the Book Train to Paris
A positive look to the future
A young man enters a failing bookshop in Edinburgh and through him many lives are analysed, reawakened, and changed for the better. For all the passengers ... READ MORE
Romany
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On the Book Train to Paris
charming read
On the Book Train to Paris is exactly the kind of novel that feels like a gentle exhale — warm, hopeful, and quietly brimming with the magic of second chan... READ MORE
Leanne H
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On the Book Train to Paris
One of my books of 2026
I loved this story . Told between a mother, an and daughter and their elderly neighbour. The train journey to Paris and all the book shop descriptions wer... READ MORE
Ros Carling
On the Book Train to Paris
Good escapist read
3.5 rounded upThree women all at a crossroads in their life. Carly desperately wants to revamp the family Edinburgh bookshop but her father Robin is resist... READ MORE
Celia Short
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On the Book Train to Paris
A lovely story......
A lovely story about overcoming challenges and looking for the good in life. An uplifting and wise tale, full of interesting people and events. A page turn... READ MORE
LOIS AARONSELIYAHU
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On the Book Train to Paris
Lighthearted summer read
This was a new author to me. The tale revolved around Carly, Fran and Elsa -and books and a train to Paris. I did get slightly muddled in that I thou... READ MORE
Angela Brown
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On the Book Train to Paris
Gentle read
A gentle read but not one that truly drew me into the storyline. The premise fascinated me hence the choice to read it . The thee main women had backstorie... READ MORE
Margaret  Walker
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On the Book Train to Paris
A real gem!
How wonderful…… a book themed story set on a train bound for Paris. What is not to like? I loved every page and could not put it down.
Bookworm
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On the Book Train to Paris
A Beautiful Story
Such a beautiful story. It takes from Edinburgh to Paris by train which is a wonderful way to travel and tells the story of three women, Carly, Fran and El... READ MORE
Sue Hill
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On the Book Train to Paris
books, trains, family and love
books, trains, family drama, old loves, new love and everlasting love I enjoyed everything about this book. The settings sent me down a rabbit hole of Eur... READ MORE
MandaP
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On the Book Train to Paris
Divine
This book is absolutely divine for any true book enthusiast. It contains so many references to other books and authors which I found heart warming. Along... READ MORE
bookwormsally