An Astronomer in Love
(Author) Antoine LaurainIn 1760, Guillaume le Gentil, astronomer to King Louis XV, sets sail for India. He hopes to record the transit of Venus, but rough seas - and war with the British - make his quest more complicated than he could have imagined. Two hundred and fifty years later, anxious, lonely Xavier Lemercier chances upon Guillaume's telescope. As he looks out across the rooftops of Paris, he glimpses an intriguing woman with a zebra in her apartment. Then she walks into his office, and his life changes forever...
Antoine Laurain
Antoine Laurain is a renowned French author best known for his novel "The Red Notebook." His writing style is charming and whimsical, blending humor with poignant observations on human nature. Laurain's key contribution to literature lies in his ability to create enchanting stories that resonate with readers worldwide.