To Capture What We Cannot Keep

by Beatrice Colin

Sarah's take

I recommend "To Capture What We Cannot Keep" for its exquisite portrayal of love blossoming amidst the backdrop of a rapidly changing Paris, where Caitriona's journey of self-discovery resonates deeply. Readers who appreciate strong, complex female characters navigating societal constraints will find Caitriona's bold spirit and the emotional depth of her relationship with Émile both captivating and profoundly moving.

About the book

In 1886 Paris, Scottish widow Caitriona Wallace finds herself drawn into an impossible romance with Émile Nouguier, one of the engineers designing Gustave Eiffel's controversial iron tower. As their forbidden love unfolds against the backdrop of a city in transformation, both must choose between duty and desire, safety and the breathtaking risk of building something entirely new.

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