Tautou, Audrey 1978-Overview
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Audrey Tautou
Most widely held works by
Audrey Tautou
Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
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3 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in French and Russian and held by 1,661 libraries worldwide Amélie is a young woman who had a decidedly unusual childhood; misdiagnosed with an unusual heart condition, Amélie didn't attend school with other children, but spent most of her time in her room, where she developed a keen imagination and an active fantasy life. Despite all this, Amélie has grown into a healthy and beautiful young woman who works in a Paris cafe and has a whimsical, romantic nature. She decides to step into the lives of others around her to help them out.
The Da Vinci Code
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4 editions published between 2006 and 2007 in English and Chinese and held by 1,643 libraries worldwide When respected American religious symbology expert Dr. Robert Langdon is summoned to the Louvre by French Captain Bezu Fache, he soon discovered that he is the number 1 suspect for the murder of a historian Langdon had been scheduled to meet with. Assisted by a French cryptographer and government agent named Sophie, Langdon is challenged to decipher a chain of cryptic codes and puzzles, all the while trying to stay ahead of Fache's lawmen in a chase through the Louvre, and out into the Parisian cityscape, and finally across the channel to England.
Un long dimanche de fiançailles A very long engagement
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16 editions published between 2003 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 1,341 libraries worldwide In 1920, country girl Mathilde is living in Brittany with her aunt and uncle when she learns that her fiancé Manech was one of five French soldiers condemned to a barbarous death by their own side. Court-martialed for intentionally wounding themselves, their punishment is to be thrown into no man's land, unarmed and with their hands tied behind their backs. But Manech may have survived. Hiring a dogged old bird of a private detective and a lawyer to aid her, Mathilde is off on an adventure. She pursues her sleuthing through a flurry of letters, documents, and private interviews--hunting down the soldiers who were in the trenches with Manech--along with their lovers and relatives. She also discovers that she has a sort of doppelgänger: a Corsican prostitute pursuing a parallel investigation for another of the five, and murdering anyone who did her own beloved mate wrong. Mathilde will have to hurry to follow the clues piecing the story together before they are lost forever.
Coco avant Chanel Coco before Chanel
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9 editions published between 2009 and 2010 in French and held by 1,173 libraries worldwide Years after being abandoned at an orphanage by her father, Gabrielle Chanel finds a job in a tailor shop where she meets, and soon begins an affair with French millionaire Etienne Balsan. Through Baron Balsan she is introduced into French society and given the opportunity to design her own style of hats. Though her career takes off, her personal life becomes more complicated when she falls in love with Balsan's former best friend Arthur Capel.
Dirty pretty things
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25 editions published between 2002 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 1,026 libraries worldwide Nigerian exile Okwe and Turkish chambermaid Senay toil at a west London hotel that is full of illegal activity. Late one night Okwe makes a shocking discovery, which creates an impossible dilemma and tests the limits of all they know.
The Da Vinci Code
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23 editions published between 2006 and 2009 in 6 languages and held by 995 libraries worldwide When respected American religious symbology expert Dr. Robert Langdon is summoned to the Louvre by French Captain Bezu Fache, he soon discovers that he is the number 1 suspect for the murder of a historian with whom Langdon had been scheduled to meet. Assisted by a French cryptographer and government agent named Sophie, Langdon is challenged to decipher a chain of cryptic codes and puzzles, all the while trying to stay ahead of Fache's lawmen in a chase through the Louvre, out into the Parisian cityscape, and finally across the channel to England.
L'Auberge espagnole
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11 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in French and English and held by 854 libraries worldwide "Xavier is a strait-laced French college senior who moves to Barcelona as part of a student exchange program, much to the dismay of his beautiful girlfriend. But sharing cramped quarters with students from all over Europe quickly leads to multi-cultural chaos as Xavier gets an eye-opening lesson on how to live, love, laugh-- and party!"--Container.
Hors de prix Priceless
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2 editions published in 2008 in French and held by 543 libraries worldwide Irene is with her elderly paramour, on the Riviera, to celebrate her birthday. When he falls asleep on her, she decides to slip down to the hotel bar. There, she mistakes barman Jean for a wealthy guest. He encourages the deceit by taking her up to the Royal Suite for the night. The following year, the same thing happens. This time her lover finds out and disowns her. Knowing Jean is a barman of little means doesn't stop her from wanting to be with him. Jean soon finds himself in Irene's shoes with an older and worldly-wise Madeleine. Even though they both have paramours, the two keep in increasingly close touch.
À la folie-- pas du tout He loves me, he loves me not
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8 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in French and held by 466 libraries worldwide Angelique, a young student, is in love with a married doctor. She tries to convince him to leave his pregnant wife. Do they share their passion, or is this the one-sided obsession of a desperate woman clinging to a hopeless dream, and turning it into a nightmare when she realizes it may not come true?
Amelie
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46 editions published between 2001 and 2011 in 6 languages and held by 441 libraries worldwide Amelie Poulain has led a sheltered life, educated at home by her parents, she lives in a fantasy world of her own. When she finally leaves home and finds work as a waitress in a Parisian café, life is uneventful until a chain of extraordinary events leads her to the discovery of a box containing a schoolboy's long forgotten mementos. It is then that Amelie discovers her vocation in life - helping others find love and happiness - which she sets about in her own way. When Amelie falls in love herself, she realizes that making neat solutions is not as easy as it seems.
Vénus beauté (institut) Venus Beauty (salon)
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3 editions published between 2000 and 2001 in French and held by 335 libraries worldwide Romantic comedy which follows the life of Angèle, a forty-something woman who makes her living at a Parisian spa and whose life has been a series of hedonistic and reckless one-night stands.
Le battement d'ailes du papillon Happenstance
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9 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in French and held by 333 libraries worldwide A coincidental romance about six complete strangers affected by chance encounters during the course of one day.
Les poupées russes Russian dolls
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12 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in French and English and held by 303 libraries worldwide In this sequel to L'Auberge espagnole, Xavier, now thirty, reunites again with his old friends from his time in Barcelona when William marries a Russian dancer in Saint Petersburg. Although he is working as a writer, Xavier has been unable to publish his serious novel. He is ghostwriting celebrity memoirs and writing scripts for corny TV soap operas. His love life is a series of short-term encounters. When he loses his apartment, his lesbian friend Isabelle lets him stay at her place and gives him advice. He reconnects with William's sister Wendy in London as part of a scriptwriting project, but then also becomes involved with glamorous model Celia. Will Xavier overcome his indecisiveness about his career and love life or will he keep moving on, searching for the next, perfect thing?
Amelie Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain
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21 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 248 libraries worldwide Amelie Poulain has led a sheltered life, educated at home by her parents, she lives in a fantasy world of her own. When she finally leaves home and finds work as a waitress in a Parisian café, life is uneventful until a chain of extraordinary events leads her to the discovery of a box containing a schoolboy's long forgotten mementos. It is then that Amelie discovers her vocation in life - helping others find love and happiness - which she sets about in her own way. When Amelie falls in love herself, she realizes that making neat solutions is not as easy as it seems.
Dieu est grand, je suis toute petite God is great, and I'm not
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5 editions published between 2004 and 2007 in French and English and held by 232 libraries worldwide Michèle is a 20-year-old model who has just broken up with her boyfriend. Although her life appears to be full, she becomes convinced something is missing and sets out on a mission to inject a bit of spirituality into her life. At first she dons a bindi and dabbles with Buddha. Along the way, she meets François, a veterinarian and non-practicing Jew. Festooning François' front door with a mezuzah, and asking to meet his parents, Michèle's passing interest in Judaism soon resembles a somewhat disturbing obsession.
Pas sur la bouche
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8 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in French and No Linguistic content and held by 232 libraries worldwide Gilberte is happily married to Georges, a wealthy businessman who is unaware of his wife's previous marriage. Only Gilberte's unmarried sister, Arlette knows the truth. Then one day, Georges comes home and announces he's about to strike a deal with a fabulously wealthy American named Eric Thompson, who's on his way to Paris, and just happens to be Gilberte's ex-husband. Further complicating matters are family friend Huguette, who has a crush on Charley, who has been pursuing Gilberte ... resulting in a series of misunderstandings and farcical situations.
Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain Amélie from Montmartre
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7 editions published between 2001 and 2003 in French and held by 215 libraries worldwide Amélie is a young woman who had a decidedly unusual childhood; misdiagnosed with an unusual heart condition, Amélie didn't attend school with other children, but spent most of her time in her room, where she developed a keen imagination and an active fantasy life. Despite all this, Amélie has grown into a healthy and beautiful young woman who works in a cafe and has a whimsical, romantic nature. She decides to step into the lives of others around her to help them out.
Russian dolls Les poupées russes
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10 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 126 libraries worldwide We find Xavier back after L'Auberge Espagnole and he is 30 years old now. Xavier's life is one disappointment after another. A chance meeting could be the answer for both his career and love life, but will it end up in heartbreak?
A very long engagement
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16 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 69 libraries worldwide Als Manech tijdens de Eerste Wereldoorlog vermist raakt in de loopgraven, voelt zijn verloofde Mathilde dat hij niet dood is en besluit hem te gaan zoeken.
Hunting & gathering
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6 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in French and held by 68 libraries worldwide Four very different people share an apartment in France. more
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