The Paris Orphan

By Natasha Lester

Book Overview

A "rich and riveting" New York Times bestseller based on the true story of a female journalist who defied all the rules while covering World War II (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
New York City/Paris, 1942: When American model Jessica May arrives in Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for Vogue, 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...
France, 2005: 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.
Includes a reading group guide!
"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, USA Today bestselling author of Next Year in Havana
"[A] splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!" --Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 153876489X
• ISBN13: 9781538764893
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Forever
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

World war ll

OH MY GOD !!!! I literally just finished reading this book...and I could not say enough about it !!! The story is written and told in such breathtaking skill... it's just unbelievable!! Its emotional, and passionate, revealing the lives of both men and women and the brutality of war. It's very skillfully researched, and has wonderful Characters, that you relate to and love from the very start!!. It is told in two time lines..that does not confuse you or take away from any part of this wonderful book! The last few chapters, without revealing anything..will give you a lump in your throat and absolutely bring tears to your eyes !! It is just a memorable, beautifully written story..that I am so Thankful for having purchased and read ! A book I will cherish and keep, a story I will never forget!.Wish everyone could read this story just to see what I mean !!!

Wonderful writing

I did not want to put this book down. It was well written and had just enough twists and details throughout to keep me guessing right up to the end. Highly recommend this book for fans of WWII era books.