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 Goodbye Paris

“International Bestseller”

In Goodbye, Paris, readers are introduced to Grace, a talented musician whose life took a turn after a traumatic event during her time at music college. Despite her potential, Grace has been unable to perform publicly on her cello ever since. Instead, she has settled into a quiet life in a small English village, dedicating her time to repairing instruments and maintaining a long-distance relationship with David. David has been her rock, helping her rebuild her life while he remains in a loveless marriage, waiting for his children to grow up before he can leave. However, everything changes when David becomes a hero after saving a woman’s life in the Paris Metro. Suddenly, the spotlight is on him, revealing the true state of his relationships. Devastated, Grace hits rock bottom and decides to abandon everything she holds dear, including her dream of participating and winning the world’s most prestigious violin-making competition. It is at this lowest point that her closest friends step in to offer their support. Among them is an elderly violinist with a secret love affair of his own and a talented yet troubled teenage girl who works at the store. Together, they form an unlikely bond, but will their friendship be enough to help Grace rebuild her life? Goodbye, Paris is a heartwarming novel filled with endearing and eccentric characters. Through Grace’s journey, readers are taken on a poignant exploration of relationships, heartbreak, and the various paths to finding happiness in love. It delves into the complexities of human connections and the sacrifices one may have to make to heal and move forward. With its relatable characters and emotional depth, this novel reminds us that sometimes, in order to find true happiness, we must first confront our deepest fears and break our hearts to make them whole again.

About The Author

Anstey Harris resides in a charming coastal town in southeast England, where she shares her home with her husband, who is a skilled violinmaker, and their two beloved dogs. Alongside her passion for writing, Anstey also dedicates her time to teaching creative writing within the community, and local schools, and occasionally as an associate lecturer at Christchurch University in Canterbury. If you’re eager to engage in some writing exercises with Anstey, you can find her on Instagram, where she hosts her own IGTV channel. On this platform, she not only shares her writing exercises but also conducts insightful interviews with fellow authors, delving into their personal journeys and offering valuable tips for aspiring writers.

Anstey’s writing delves into the intricacies of human nature, exploring the factors that shape us, the connections that bind us, and the conflicts that can tear us apart. Her exceptional storytelling abilities were recognized in 2015 when she was awarded the prestigious HG Wells Short Story Prize for her captivating tale. Furthermore, her novel, “The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton,” which was thoughtfully selected by Richard and Judy for July 2019, earned her the esteemed title of RNA Sapere Books Romantic Novel of the Year in 2020.

In her novels, Anstey strives to celebrate uplifting concepts and convey the message that life is filled with goodness and happiness, accessible to all once we discover where to seek it—often within ourselves. She finds great satisfaction in crafting narratives that revolve around thought-provoking themes, with the characters taking center stage while the issues they face serve as a backdrop. On the other hand, her short stories tend to have less conclusive endings, often leaving readers with a sense of intrigue and curiosity.

Anstey’s personal interests encompass her family, including her children and grandchildren, as well as her passion for environmental conservation and green initiatives. As an adopted child, born in a Liverpool unmarried mothers’ home in 1965, she also holds a deep fascination with adoption and adoption reunions. Additionally, Anstey has an unwavering love for dogs and an insatiable appetite for food, which she humorously admits. Although she dreams of participating in the renowned cooking competition, Masterchef, she confesses that the potential humiliation of being eliminated in the initial round would be difficult to overcome.

“A perfect book club novel.”-AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs. Bird

“A music-filled, heartfelt (and heartbreaking) affair… proving that the road to happiness is different for everyone.”– POPSUGAR