- “The Three Musketeers” by Alexandre Dumas: While the majority of the story takes place in Paris, several important scenes occur in and around the Lorraine region.
- “The Princess of Cleves” by Madame de La Fayette: This classic French novel takes place at the court of Henry II and features the Lorraine region as a backdrop.
- “A Woman’s Life” by Guy de Maupassant: Set in the town of Doncières, this novel tells the story of Jeanne and her struggles in nineteenth-century Lorraine.
- “The Sorrow of Belgium” by Hugo Claus: Although primarily set in Belgium during World War II, the story’s protagonist, Louis Seynaeve, originates from the Lorraine region.
- “Sarajevo Tango” by Miljenko Jergović: This novel tells the interconnected stories of multiple characters, including Lorraine, who is living in post-war Sarajevo.
- “Beneath a Scarlet Sky” by Mark Sullivan: While most of this historical fiction takes place in Italy during World War II, some portions are set in the Lorraine region.
- “The Invisible Child” by Tove Jansson: This children’s book, part of the Moomin series, takes place in Moominvalley and features various characters, including the mysterious and invisible Ninny from Lorraine.
- “Eiffel’s Tower” by Jill Jonnes: While the main focus is on Gustave Eiffel and the construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the story also touches upon his background in Lorraine.
- “A Journey to the Centre of the Earth” by Jules Verne: While the majority of the adventure occurs underground, the story begins in Hamburg and passes through the Lorraine region on the way to Iceland.
- “Death in the Freezer” by Tim Heald: This crime novel features a series of mysterious deaths taking place in the Lorraine region, with investigative journalist Simon Bognor on the case.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in the Lorraine region
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