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The Only Street in ParisExplore the enchanting allure of Paris with 'The Only Street in Paris' by Elaine Sciolino. This captivating book invites readers on a delightful journey through the rue des Martyrs, a vibrant street where history breathes life into every corner. Sciolino, the esteemed former Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, shares her personal connection to this iconic Parisian location, highlighting its unique charm that stands out amid the homogenizing
Explore the enchanting allure of Paris with 'The Only Street in Paris' by Elaine Sciolino. This captivating book invites readers on a delightful journey through the rue des Martyrs, a vibrant street where history breathes life into every corner. Sciolino, the esteemed former Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, shares her personal connection to this iconic Parisian location, highlighting its unique charm that stands out amid the homogenizing effects of globalisation. Discover the rich tapestry of daily life through vivid anecdotes of the neighborhood's beloved residents, from the Tunisian greengrocer to a couple running a century-old cheesemonger. Experience the magic of a cabaret that has celebrated diversity for over fifty years and stroll past an antiquarian bookstore bursting with stories. Let Sciolino's engaging narrative transport you to a place where the spirit of Paris thrives, igniting your desire for exploration and connection to street life that is vanishing too rapidly. 'The Only Street in Paris' is not just a book; it's an invitation to discover the heart and soul of one of the most enchanting cities in the world. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393353402. Year: 2016. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 320.Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393353402
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 320
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Elaine Sciolino, the former Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, invites us on a tour of her favourite Parisian street. "I can never be sad on the rue des Martyrs", Sciolino explains as she celebrates the area's rich history and vibrant lives. While many cities suffer from the levelling effects of globalisation, the rue des Martyrs maintains its distinct allure.
Sciolino reveals the charms and idiosyncrasies of this street and its residents”the Tunisian greengrocer, the husband-and-wife cheesemongers, the showman who's been running a transvestite cabaret for more than half a century, the owner of a 100-year-old bookstore, the woman who repairs eighteenth-century mercury barometers”making Paris come alive in all its majesty. The Only Street in Paris will make readers hungry for Paris and for the kind of street life that is all too quickly disappearing.
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★★★★★ 5
Looked Great with my shoes and dress
Color: Champagne, Color: Champagne
This is a true champagne color, as you can see in the picture my shoes were a slight rose champagne color. It still all went really great together. The bag is very soft, perfect size for the wedding, opened and closed securely, and looked high quality.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Elegant and affordable
Color: Black
I got this for a formal event and it was perfect. There were several colors to choose from, and it comes with a long chain option for over the shoulder if preferred. The quality is very good and the price was also fantastic. It fits a phone easily with room for a few more necessities. It feels very comfortable and durable. I'll be using it again for future events.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Navy Clutch!
Color: Navy
The Navy Blue clutch is really nice with a goldtone clasp and a really nice goldtone twisted rope chain that's detachable. The chain alone makes the purchase worth it to interchange onto other clutches that came with cheesy silver tone cheap-looking chains. It's roomy enough to hold your bulky cell phone, a small brush and some makeup plus a zip pocket for money (what's that?), ID, and credit cards. One of the best purchases I've ever made. Attractive and classy clutch!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Lovable clutch
Color: Navy, Color: Navy
Cute clutch for events. Took to a wedding, nice size, especially like that I could put my phone in it and plenty of room for a small wallet, lipsticks, and tissues/personal products.
I wish the fabric were higher quality (has a sheen to it yet it is thin) but for the price it makes sense. I will only use for special occasions.
Once aired out overnight, it had no smell. Very light in weight.
It has a strap that would make it more comfortable to lug around, but I think I lost it? That is on me! I appreciate that it has a strap and a place for it to convert.
Overall super happy and does the job! Carries everything I need for formal events.
Photos show one with my hand and one with a lipstick in it for size reference. Other shows a thoughtfully placed zipper pocket that is convenient!
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Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful and trendy especially with minor adjustments!
Color: Red, Color: Red
The satin fabric of the bag is of great quality. Thick and resistant to snags. I partied all night with it and it held up beautifully. The color saturation of the red was perfect and against my dark dress was a perfect pop of dramatic color contrast.
Notes: The magnetic closure is strong but doesn't form a complete closure because there are only two magnets. Don't turn the bag upside down or small items can fall out. There was a strong chemically smell that dissipated after a week of airing out and adding a few drops of perfume to a tissue that I kept inside the bag.
I wanted a "dumpling" clutch so I altered it slightly. First I colored over the gold closure with nail polish to match the fabric color. There is something about the gold tone that detracted from the elegance. Then I added a stitch to the bottom and top corners to round the shape a bit. See pics I can hardly sew on buttons so if I could do it, anyone can! The fabric is well lined and has just enough structure to it to hold the dumpling effect without becoming too slouchy looking.
The chain is nice with more elegant looking clasps than other similarly priced bags, but I didn’t use it because I wanted a clutch. Under my arm or in my hand as a clutch this was light and comfortable.
Got lots of compliments and questions about where I got it. Overall a fantastic buy.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2023