The Lollipop Shoes

Magic, Identity, and a Woman on the Run

The Lollipop Shoes by Joanne Harris is a rich, darkly magical sequel to the bestselling Chocolat. Set in the heart of Montmartre, Paris, this atmospheric novel weaves themes of reinvention, temptation, and the eternal struggle between fear and freedom.

A New Life Threatened by an Old Magic

Yanne Rocher, once known as Vianne, has built a quiet, anonymous life with her daughters, Annie and Rosette, above their modest chocolate shop. The wind that once guided her has stilled — and with it, her use of magic. She hopes that here, in the narrow streets of Montmartre, the past will not find her.

But then Zozie de l’Alba enters their lives — charming, stylish, and mysterious. With her lollipop shoes and irresistible charisma, Zozie seems like a gift. Yet beneath her glittering surface lies a far more dangerous force, one that threatens to destroy everything Yanne has fought to protect.

A Seductive Tale of Dark Enchantment

The Lollipop Shoes is a beautifully crafted novel of identity, mother-daughter bonds, and magical realism. Joanne Harris enchants with lush prose and psychological depth, delivering a story that’s as bittersweet and bold as dark chocolate itself.