The Paris Apartment: a World War Two novel

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices--perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.

2017, London: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother's hidden secrets--including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment's walls.

Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn't hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can't know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come.

Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history--and their family's futures--forever.

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Published Apr 20, 2021

417 pages

Average rating: 8.5

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Misty Nielson
Apr 02, 2023
9/10 stars
I tend to love historical fiction books and this one did not disappoint. It wasn’t as intense as some of the war stories I’ve read but still a great story that kept me intrigued! I love the mix of modern day uncovering secrets and the story of what happened in the past. And I also loved the love stories intertwined as well!

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