'The Hunchback of Notre-Dame' has become the best-selling book on Amazon France
Victor Hugo's"The Hunchback of Notre-Dame" has become the best-selling book on Amazon France after part of the 856-year-old cathedral was destroyed by a massive fire Monday evening.A different edition of the same novel, known as"Notre-Dame de Paris" or"Our Lady of Paris" in French, is the site's second best-selling book as of Tuesday afternoon.
Other titles featuring Notre Dame have also become best-sellers on Amazon France. An art history book on the cathedral is in the No. 5 spot. A Notre Dame travel guide is No. 7. Read MoreNotre Dame fire reveals global love for Paris in troubled timesParis' most visited monument burned for seven hours before the flames were finally extinguished Monday evening. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but it is believed to have been an accident.
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