First Blood (45 page)

Publishers Square, a subsidiary of Place des éditeurs, a publishing group based in Paris, is dedicated to bringing commercially successful French authors to American readers. Its list covers a wide range of genres, with an emphasis on women's fiction, thrillers, and historical fiction, and includes authors such as Françoise Bourdin, who regularly hits the French bestseller lists. Publishers Square believes that the best stories have a universal appeal, and hopes to break down the barriers between American and French readers in the digital age.