Mary McAuliffe
Paris, Secret Gardens, Hidden Places, and Stories of the City of Light
Follow in the footsteps of history to discover the hidden places, extraordinary people, and captivating stories of Paris.
McAuliffe's hidden places can be small but are always revealing, whether a bas-relief on an ignored corner of Notre-Dame or an overlooked courtyard inside an ancient and busy hospital. She takes the reader below the streets and sidewalks of Paris to discover ancient aqueducts and a lost river, and she prompts the reader to notice overlooked treasures in the most trafficked of museums. Always, McAuliffe's focus is on people and their stories — evil queens, designing noblemen, bold chevaliers, and desperate lovers mingle with Resistance fighters and obsessed artists rising out of abject poverty into unexpected fame and fortune, adding to the tidal wave of creativity that is the lifeblood of the City of Light.
Praise
"There's a clear passion for Paris in these pages. McAuliffe presents the well-researched history, celebrities, and anecdotes from each of the City of Light's main neighborhoods."
"An enticing introduction to Paris for travelers and general readers looking for a different side of Paris."