The Paris Secret by Lily Graham is a heartbreakingly beautiful love story which begins in the present and moves backwards to the 1960’s and to World War II France.
A young girl named Valerie at the age of 21 finds out her grandfather, Vincent Dupont, the owner of a bookstore in France gave her up at the age of 3 to live with her aunt in England. Although warned by her Aunt to not pursue the reasons why, Valerie goes to France under an assumed name to find out who her parents are and what happened to them during the Nazi Occupation of France. But more importantly why did her grandfather not want her.
The main character, if you will, is the bookstore which Vincent’s family has owned for generations and which was witness to many encounters, both good and bad. It is where Valerie will find not only all of her answers, but will also find love. It is the heart of the story.
This is an epic love story which will make you sad but also make you feel full of love and hope. I recommend all romantics and people who enjoy historical fiction to pick up a copy.
The book goes on sale October 4. Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for the advanced copy.
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I love anything that deal with World War Two! I am glad it was such a great read.
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I enjoy historical fiction but am not usually one for romance – this one might change my mind! Thanks for sharing!
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I love historical fiction. Actually, I think I have downloaded this one.
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It was fabulous!
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Sounds interesting! I like that the bookstore is used as a character.
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Sounds like romance with a touch of mystery in discovering what happened to her family.
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Excactly!
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This sounds like an interesting, moving romance.
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