The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

About “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue”

In 1714 France, a young woman named Addie LaRue makes a Faustian bargain to live forever, but she is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. This sets off an extraordinary life spanning centuries and continents, as she searches for a way to leave a mark on the world. Over nearly 300 years, she experiences history and art, always alone and unremembered. Her life changes when she meets a young man in a hidden bookstore who remembers her name. This 2020 novel by V.E. Schwab follows her journey of longing and discovery.