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Published in 2022, Lucy Foley’s The Paris Apartment is a fast-paced thriller that draws heavily from the conventions of the murder mystery genre
. Set almost entirely in a single apartment block in Paris over the span of a few days, the novel follows a young woman named Jess as she attempts to unravel the mystery of her brother’s disappearance. Alternating between the perspectives of the various residents of the Parisian apartment complex, the novel explores the shared histories, pressures, and traumas that bind family members to one another.Read a full book summary, a full book analysis, and explanations of important quotes from The Paris Apartment.