The Paris Orphan - by Natasha Lester (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> An American soldier and an enterprising photographer brave occupied France during World War II to help give a little girl the one thing she's never had--a family--in this gripping historical fiction from the internationally bestselling author of <i>The Paris Seamstress.<i>stress.<i> <p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br> <b>A "rich and riveting" <i>New York Times</i> bestseller based on the true story of a female journalist who defied all the rules while covering World War II (<i>Publishers Weekly</i>, starred review).</b><b><br></b><b>New York City/Paris, 1942: </b>When American model Jessica May arrives in Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for <i>Vogue</i>, most of the soldiers are determined to make her life as difficult as possible. But three friendships change that. Journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules. Captain Dan Hallworth keeps her safe in dangerous places so she can capture the stories that truly matter. And most important of all, the love of a little orphan named Victorine gives Jess strength to do the impossible. But her success will come at a price...<b><br></b><b>France, 2005: </b>Decades after World War II, D'Arcy Hallworth arrives at a beautiful chateau to curate a collection of famous wartime photos by a reclusive artist. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but D'Arcy has no idea that this job will uncover decades of secrets that, once revealed, will change everything she thought she knew about her mother, Victorine, and alter D'Arcy's life forever.<b><br></b><b>Includes a reading group guide! </b><br><b>"An emotional and sweeping tale set against the backdrop of World War II...Rich detail, compelling characters, and an interwoven dual timeline make this an engrossing read for historical fiction fans." --Chanel Cleeton, <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author of <i>Next Year in Havana</i></b><br><b>"[A] splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!" --Jeanne Mackin, author of <i>The Last Collection</i></b> <p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br> "<b>An emotional and sweeping tale</b> set against the backdrop of World War II, <i>The Paris Orphan </i>honors the courage and dedication of war correspondents through the lens of a captivating <i>Vogue </i>photojournalist. Rich detail, compelling characters, and an interwoven dual timeline make this <b>an engrossing read for historical fiction fans.</b>"--<b><i>Chanel Cleeton, USA Today bestselling author of Next Year in Havana</b></i> </br></br>"An intriguing story inspired by real-life female photojournalists during WWII...Readers of historical fiction featuring courageous women will greatly enjoy...the story of heroism."--<b><i>Booklist</b></i> </br></br>"Powerfully written."--<b><i>The Historical NovelSociety</b></i> </br></br>"Rich and riveting...Readers will become engrossed from the very first page as mystery and romance are expertly combined into one emotionally charged, unforgettable story."--<b><i>Publishers Weekly, starred review</b></i> </br></br>"Sweeping, heartbreaking, and incredibly moving, <i>The Paris Orphan</i> is an inspiring love story on multiple fronts."--<b><i>The Rest is History</b></i> </br></br>"This is a <b>splendid, breathtaking novel</b>, full of mystery and passion. I didn't want to put it down, and when it finished, I wanted to start reading all over again. Natasha Lester has woven together the lives of two intriguing women from different eras who find they have much more in common than their bravery and talent. Skillfully told, this passionate tale reveals the best and worst of men, and women, dealing with the brutality of war, and one of the darker secrets of World War II. <b>A must read</b>!"--<b><i>Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection</b></i> </br></br>"Those who appreciate historical novels and female leads who break out of the traditional mold will find this tale worth their time."--<b><i>Library Journal</b></i> </br></br>"<b><i>The Paris Orphan</i></b> was a magnificent story that captivated me from start to finish!"--<b><i>The Genre Minx</b></i> </br></br>"<i>The Paris Orphan</i> is a compelling and poignant historical fiction... It took my breath away. It was well-written, detailed perfectly, and had fascinating character."--<b><i>Living My Best Book Life</b></i> </br></br>"A captivating, intense, intriguing, dramatic, emotional, and powerful novel."--<b><i>Linda's Book Obsession</b></i> </br></br>"Natasha Lester's latest historical novel is a drop-dead gorgeous winner!"--<b><i>Literary Soiree</b></i> </br></br>"<i>The Paris Orphan</i> is another must-read WWII drama and one of the best books we've read in 2019."--<b><i>Books for Her</b></i> <p/><br></br><p><b> About The Author </b></p></br></br> Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before penning the <i>New York Times</i> and internationally bestselling novel <i>The Paris Orphan</i>. She is also the author of the <i>USA Today</i> bestseller <i>The Paris Seamstress</i>. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, traveling, reading, practicing yoga and playing with her three children. Natasha lives in Perth, Western Australia. <p/>
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