Paris Lost and Found

After his hilarious introduction to Paris in French Like Moi, Scott Dominic Carpenter returns to the scene of the crime with more tales of intrigue.This time, though, the story takes a surprising turn as his wife struggles with dementia. Humor may be the best medicine, but even the antics of a vandal in their building can’t cement the tiles of her memory for long. Before he expects it, Carpenter finds himself alone in a capital that is also blighted by the pandemic.It’s against this backdrop that the city comes roaring back to life. From bizarre encounters on the Metro to comical clashes with authority figures, and even a quixotic battle against a flock of migrant parrots, Paris Lost and Found unveils sides of the great city that are as quirky as they are authentic. With his unique blend of wit, insight, and wistfulness, Carpenter charts a path through his new labyrinth of solitude—only to emerge on the other side, squinting into the bright light of hope and new beginnings.

Praise for Paris Lost and Found"Lovers of Paris know that Scott Carpenter understands and evokes the authentic city behind the iconic sights and tourist cliches. In this sequel to his delightful, insightful French Like Moi, Carpenter takes us on a deeply personal journey into the heart of his adopted home, illuminating even more poignantly the City of Light, and loss, and love." —Don George, author of The Way of Wanderlust Praise for French Like Moi“A delightful read...filled with levity and grace.” —Kirkus Reviews“Carpenter's droll take keeps the reader chuckling.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune“Carpenter has a knack for turning potential catastrophes into comedy.” —Publishers Weekly“A delightful romp through French life.” —Midwest Book ReviewFive stars, and Editors’ Pick —Foreword Reviews, Praise for Paris Lost and Found "Lovers of Paris know that Scott Carpenter understands and evokes the authentic city behind the iconic sights and tourist cliches. In this sequel to his delightful, insightful French Like Moi, Carpenter takes us on a deeply personal journey into the heart of his adopted home, illuminating even more poignantly the City of Light, and loss, and love." —Don George, author of The Way of Wanderlust Praise for French Like Moi “A delightful read...filled with levity and grace.” —Kirkus Reviews“Carpenter's droll take keeps the reader chuckling.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune“Carpenter has a knack for turning potential catastrophes into comedy.” —Publishers Weekly“A delightful romp through French life.” —Midwest Book ReviewFive stars, and Editors’ Pick —Foreword Reviews

Scott Dominic Carpenter teaches French literature and creative writing at Carleton College (MN). Winner of a Mark Twain House Royal Nonesuch Award (2018), he is the author of French Like Moi: A Midwesterner in Paris (winner of a Next Generation Indie Book Award), This Jealous Earth: Stories, and Theory of Remainders: A Novel (a Kirkus Best Book of 2013), which is currently under option with a major motion picture production company. Carpenter splits his time between St. Paul and Paris.