Edith is ready for a change at 29. Her mom died and she was her carer during that time period. She put her life on hold and feels a bit lost. She's accepted a job as an assistant manager at a bakery in Paris. So she's going to move from Ireland and leave her father behind.

She gets to Paris and realizes she's made a mistake. The bakery is actually on the Rue de Paris in a town about an hour north of Paris. She starts work and things look bleak, as her provided apartment is a small cold attic, her boss is cold, and it feels like the whole place is haunted. However, she meets a man named Hugo, makes a friend named Nicole, and finds a mysterious recipe book in the floorboards of her apartment.

A light heart-warming read!

A sweet cozy mystery. Edith goes out on her own at 29 to start a new life working in a Paris bakery. Madame Moreau says she's not to go to the ovens even though she works there as a clerk. Magic at work at the bakery. I did find the French phrases a bit daunting, and took me out of the story as I struggled to know what was said.

Fairly predictable but an enjoyable read.. Well written, great characters and well told. hanks for the opportunity to read this and much luck on publication.

My favorite parts of "The Mysterious Bakery On Rue De Paris" are those that involve the history of Compiègne, France during World War II. Descriptions of the people targeted by the Nazis and what life was like in a small village not too far from Paris, these are strengths of Evie Woods. She is an Irish author and though her main character was from Ireland, I was surprised at how "American" she felt to me. I was a little disappointed by the need to throw a love story into the more complicated themes tackled by this novel, especially since the descriptions (in the first person) felt more like they were told by a 19-year-old instead of a 29-year-old. The amazing talents of most of the characters in this book didn't ring true for me, either. Being successful at not one but two possible occupations stretched my imagination. In spite of this reader's criticisms, a part of me did enjoy young love mixed with a bit of a ghost story.

3.75⭐️. This started off feeling like a book solely based on grief and making decisions based on grief; but what I soon realized, it was about living your life in spite of your grief and coming to terms with how life can change immediately. This felt like a really beautiful history lesson, on top of a magical romance, and clandestine journey of self discovery.

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!