'A master storyteller' Huffington Post 'A hymn to la vie Parisienne' Guardian Dining alone in an elegant Parisian brasserie, accountant Daniel Mercier can hardly believe his eyes when President François Mitterrand sits down to eat at the table next to him. Once the presidential party has gone, Daniel discovers that Mitterrand's black felt hat has been left behind. After a few moments' soul-searching, Daniel decides to keep the hat as a souvenir of an extraordinary evening. It's a perfect fit, and as he leaves the restaurant Daniel begins to feel somehow . . . different. Has Daniel unwittingly discovered the secret of supreme power? For two years the iconic item of headgear plays with the lives of the men and women who wear it, bringing them success that had previously eluded them. Shot through with a delicious, wicked sense of humour, The President's Hat is a vivid re-creation of 1980s Paris, and an enchanting exploration of life's possibilities. Translated by Jane Aitken, Emily Boyce and Louise Rogers Lalaurie. Antoine Laurain worked as a journalist and in the world of antiques before becoming the award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President's Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris, France.

'The very quintessence of French romance' The Times 'A masterpiece of Parisian perfection' Queen Camilla Bookseller Laurent Letellier comes across an abandoned handbag on a Parisian street, and feels compelled to return it to its owner. The bag contains no money, phone or contact information. But it does hold a small red notebook, full of handwritten thoughts and jottings that reveal someone Laurent would very much like to meet. Without even a name to go on, and only a few of her possessions to help him, how is he to find one woman in a city of millions? Translated by Jane Aitken and Emily Boyce. Antoine Laurain worked as a journalist and in the world of antiques before becoming the award-winning author of ten novels, including The Red Notebook and The President's Hat. His books have been translated into 25 languages and sold more than 200,000 copies in English. He lives in Paris, France.

Jak se pátrání po majitelce ukradené kabelky promění ve vášnivou lásku Bohémský knihkupec Laurent Letellier najde v jedné z pařížských ulic ukradenou dámskou kabelku. V kabelce neobjeví nic, co by mu mohlo pomoct identifikovat její majitelku. Přesto cítí zejména poté, co si prohlédne obsah tašky, silné nutkání začít neznámou ženu hledat. Obzvlášť její červený zápisník v něm vzbudí zvědavost, která ho žene v pátrání dál, přestože nezná ani její jméno. Podaří se mu najít neznámou ženu mezi miliony Pařížanů?

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Podobenství o klobouku, které čtenáře vezme na okouzlující projížďku Francií za vlády prezidenta Francoise Mitteranda Když jednoho dne účetní Daniel Mercier večeří sám v elegantní francouzské brassserii, přímo vedle něj usedne prezident Francoise Mitterand. V tu chvíli ještě netuší, jak jemu a několika dalším Pařížanům změní toto setkání život. Klobouk, který si tu prezident toho večera zapomene, zřejmě ukrývá tajemství moci a úspěchu, který nám někdy proplouvá mezi prsty. Jak jinak vysvětlit celý řetězec překvapivých událostí, které to všechno spustilo?

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