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A review by kelly_inthe419
The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester
5.0
This was my first Natasha Lester book but I’m sure it won’t be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful story set against the backdrop of WW II. Yes, it’s another WW II historical fiction but it’s a well-crafted story of family secrets, courage, love, and betrayal that will keep you turning the pages.
The story flows primarily between two points of view, Skye Penrose in the past and Kat Jourdan in the present day. Skye is a female pilot shuttling planes across England for the RAF, and Kat is a divorced mother of two and fashion conservator. When Kat discovers dozens of historic Christian Dior creations at her grandmothers old English cottage, she begins to question everything she has known growing up. The two narratives quickly drew me in, and as the story progresses we hear from other characters and follow their story arcs as well.
I love that the story was inspired by Dior’s sister, Catherine, who was part of the French Resistance during the war. And while I was not completely surprised at the end, it was a nice twist and heartfelt conclusion that may have had me reaching for a tissue (or two).
This is another solid 5-star historical fiction story that I highly recommend.
The story flows primarily between two points of view, Skye Penrose in the past and Kat Jourdan in the present day. Skye is a female pilot shuttling planes across England for the RAF, and Kat is a divorced mother of two and fashion conservator. When Kat discovers dozens of historic Christian Dior creations at her grandmothers old English cottage, she begins to question everything she has known growing up. The two narratives quickly drew me in, and as the story progresses we hear from other characters and follow their story arcs as well.
I love that the story was inspired by Dior’s sister, Catherine, who was part of the French Resistance during the war. And while I was not completely surprised at the end, it was a nice twist and heartfelt conclusion that may have had me reaching for a tissue (or two).
This is another solid 5-star historical fiction story that I highly recommend.