The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in the stunning fifth novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery.
'An ode to Japan ... a magnificent, resonant, finely crafted novel' Le Monde
'Muriel Barbery sows beauty on every page' Elle
'A small miracle' Lire
'A moving, accomplished novel ? thoughtful, ethereal and inspired' L'Obs
Praise for The Elegance of the Hedgehog
'Resistance is futile ? you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group. Its charm will make you say yes' The Guardian
'Clever, informative and moving ? an admirable novel' The Observer
'Breathtakingly singular ? totally French yet completely universal' Good Housekeeping
'A fascinating maze of emotional release' Foreword Reviews
'A lyrical and opaque story' Publishers Weekly
'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' Living Magazine
