The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester.
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan comes an unforgettable historical novel about a secret collection of Dior gowns that ties back to the first female pilots of WWII and a heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice.
England, 1939: The Penrose sisters couldn't be more different. Skye is a daring and brash pilot, and Liberty the one to defy her at every turn. Even if women aren't allowed in the Royal Air Force, Skye is determined to help the war effort. She's thrilled when it reunites her with her childhood soulmate, Nicholas. She's less thrilled to learn Nicholas is now engaged to an enigmatic Frenchwoman named Margaux Jourdan.
Paris, 1947: Designer Christian Dior unveils his glamorous first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance Miss Dior in tribute to his beloved sister Catherine, who forged a friendship with Skye and Margaux through her work with the French Resistance.
Present Day: Fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a priceless collection of Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery of their origin, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.
My Thoughts
Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
The Paris Secret is a story of bravery, friendship, and is also a love story set during World War II in France. I really enjoyed the multiple timelines and narrators in this novel. I also appreciated how the author divided the story into parts.
This is the first novel I have read by Natasha Lester and I have several more sitting on my shelf including her newest novel, The Riviera House, which is also on my tbr this month.
My Rating: 4.5/5
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Book Details
Author: Natasha Lester.
Publisher: Forever.
Publication Date: Sept 15, 2020
Genre: History. Historical Fiction. World War II. Romance. Adult Fiction. Couture/Fashion.
Edition: Paperback.
Pages: 496.