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A review by popthebutterfly
The Black Swan of Paris by Karen Robards
3.0
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher! Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Black Swan of Paris
Author: Karen Robards
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: history lovers, WWII, resistance, romance
Publication Date: June 30, 2020
Genre: Historical Fiction
Recommended Age: 17+ (romance, violence, slight gore, resistance, and war)
Publisher: MIRA
Pages: 400
Synopsis: Paris, 1944
Celebrated singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smokescreen. An unwilling darling of the Nazis, the chanteuse’s position of privilege allows her to go undetected as an ally to the resistance.
When her estranged mother, Lillian de Rocheford, is captured by Nazis, Genevieve knows it won’t be long before the Gestapo succeeds in torturing information out of Lillian that will derail the upcoming allied invasion. The resistance movement is tasked with silencing her by any means necessary—including assassination. But Genevieve refuses to let her mother become yet one more victim of the war. Reuniting with her long-lost sister, she must find a way to navigate the perilous cross-currents of Occupied France undetected—and in time to save Lillian’s life.
Review: I really loved this book! I thought the writing was beautiful and well done. The book was about the French Revolution, which I don’t know a ton about and I thought it gave me some insight into the historical movement. The book had very well developed characters and the world building was also very well done.
However, I felt like the middle of the book slowed down in pacing. It was extremely long and almost made reading it feel like crawling through mud. However, the ending was good and it was worth the read in my opinion.
Verdict: Recommended!!
Book: The Black Swan of Paris
Author: Karen Robards
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommended For...: history lovers, WWII, resistance, romance
Publication Date: June 30, 2020
Genre: Historical Fiction
Recommended Age: 17+ (romance, violence, slight gore, resistance, and war)
Publisher: MIRA
Pages: 400
Synopsis: Paris, 1944
Celebrated singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smokescreen. An unwilling darling of the Nazis, the chanteuse’s position of privilege allows her to go undetected as an ally to the resistance.
When her estranged mother, Lillian de Rocheford, is captured by Nazis, Genevieve knows it won’t be long before the Gestapo succeeds in torturing information out of Lillian that will derail the upcoming allied invasion. The resistance movement is tasked with silencing her by any means necessary—including assassination. But Genevieve refuses to let her mother become yet one more victim of the war. Reuniting with her long-lost sister, she must find a way to navigate the perilous cross-currents of Occupied France undetected—and in time to save Lillian’s life.
Review: I really loved this book! I thought the writing was beautiful and well done. The book was about the French Revolution, which I don’t know a ton about and I thought it gave me some insight into the historical movement. The book had very well developed characters and the world building was also very well done.
However, I felt like the middle of the book slowed down in pacing. It was extremely long and almost made reading it feel like crawling through mud. However, the ending was good and it was worth the read in my opinion.
Verdict: Recommended!!