Opening with a snapshot into the past, The Museum of Broken Promises introduces us to the hardship of life and the tragedy of betrayal. Laure has built the museum as a monument to the past and as a way to come to terms with her own history. Unique, exotic yet flavored with the familiar the book presents itself as a modern classic. The oscillating between Prague in the past and Paris today creates contrast and paints a portrait of Laure. Laure's museum provides opportunity for ghosts to be laid to rest and works alongside an eclectic team to help their customers explore their own broken promises and betrayals. Perhaps ultimately Laure and the museum are on in the same, and Laure must re-open her heart for a chance to love and live again.