The Paris Secret
Books | Fiction / Historical / 20th Century / World War I
4.6
(397)
Natasha Lester
A wartime legacy. A lost love. A friendship to last a lifetime . . .'A meticulously researched novel about the lengths people will go to protect one another, and a love that lasts a lifetime . . . an extraordinary book' Marie Claire A decades old secret . . .When Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns hidden in her grandmother's remote cottage, she delves into the mystery of their origin, determined to know more about her beloved grandmother's secret past.An unspeakable betrayal . . .In England, 1939, talented pilot Skye Penrose is flying for the Royal Air Force. She soon meets a mysterious Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan, and with her is Catherine Dior, the sister of the renowned designer. Together, they have no idea of the danger that lies ahead . . .Three women bound forever by war.As Kat attempts to solve the mystery of the past, her grandmother's hidden life comes to light. But could it be that some secrets are best left buried?Set between Europe's war-torn past and the present day, The Paris Secret is an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Kate Furnivall, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.PRAISE FOR NATASHA LESTER:'Divine' GILL PAUL, bestselling author of The Secret Wife'An emotional and sweeping tale' CHANEL CLEETON, bestselling author of Next Year in Havana 'A splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!' JEANNE MACKIN, author of The Last Collection
Historical Fiction
World War 2
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More Details:
Author
Natasha Lester
Pages
464
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Published Date
2020-03-31
ISBN
075157645X 9780751576450
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"Lester’s beautiful and intriguing writing had me never wanting the story to end. Can’t wait to read her others!!"
Marina Pellicciari
"Very intriguing with the reveal coming at the very end. The characters were well built and I found myself looking up the Dior dresses and the real life people. My kind of book!"
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Cynthia
"Loved it!!"
Jo Lee
"Absolutely loved it!!! She pulls you in and never lets you go. @author-Natasha Lester #fiction #ww2 #historical #tearjerker "
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Beth Cave
"This is so amazing!! "
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Staci Jones
"This story combined a lot of different plot points into on story. It constantly had me asking questions like: What is the connection to the dresses? Why are the women flying planes? Who is the main character related to the women during the war? As I read I found that I continued to have more and more questions. Luckily they were all answered by the end! However there was one other thing that I was contemplating while reading. I wouldn’t consider myself a hard core feminist but while reading this book I found myself getting mad at all the things the women were not able to do during the war. During the war they needed more people to help out and when the women stepped up to help they were treated unfairly and held to higher standards then the men."
Tracie Sunseri
"Starts at a good pace and so far it is not looking like it will slow down"
Grace King
"Historical fiction at his best. Strong women in war time, a romance and a mysterious wardrobe. Be prepare though it’s hard to read sometimes. "
Josee Ouellet
"What a marvelous book. I have always loved fashion and historical novels. To have a segment of history, women pilots and their struggles during WWII, combined with fashion was an huge undertaking. Natasha Lester succeeds with both. Great character development along with sibling rivalry and to cover their entire lives was beautiful. This makes me curious to learn more about Ravensbruck and the women who were sent there. The role of women spies in WWII is under reported, this book helps to tell what these women went through. Excellent read."
Shannon Roeder
"Loved this book! I was a bit skeptical about the fashion but was so pleasantly surprised how the authour tied the history with the fashion. I was also so impressed with all her research. Very moving story."
Vanessa Jerez
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