"A delectable modern rom-com…[this] splendid debut balances reality with the effervescent charm of vintage swooners."—Peter Debruge, Variety
"With its clever blend of literary homage and contemporary storytelling, this smart, endearing film is a treat for Austen fans as well as those who appreciate a thoughtful exploration of personal and creative aspirations."—Louisa Moore, Screen Zealots
"Charming in an immediate, earthy way."—Boyd van Hoeij, Screen International
Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen novel and her ultimate aspiration is to become a writer. Instead, she spends her days selling books in the legendary British Bookshop, Shakespeare & Co, in Paris. Invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she must confront her insecurities to finally fulfill her ambition of becoming a novelist and put an end to wasting her sentimental life.
