The Paris Apartment - Kelly Bowen

The Paris Apartment

By Kelly Bowen

  • Release Date: 2021-04-20
  • Genre: Historical Fiction
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 538 Ratings

Description

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices—perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.

2017, London: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother’s hidden secrets—including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment’s walls.
 
Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn’t hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can’t know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come.

Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must unearth hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history—and their family’s futures—forever.

Reviews

  • Delightful and masterfully intriguing

    5
    By Paleo Schnauzer
    A story unfolding like a scarlet rose revealing more and more with each page to reach a satisfying end.
  • Best WWII fiction book !

    5
    By charlierosenireland
    Fabulous story with incredibly courageous people!
  • Paris

    5
    By USA481
    Wonderful, happy, saddened, but very grateful for this opportunity to read and appreciate all that these brave people gave of them selves.
  • The Paris Aparisment

    5
    By Suzette23
    Excellent book. Just a bit confusing because it switches time periods but overall such a good book. Highly recommend
  • Great story

    5
    By sf1943
    I loved your story. I remember a sweet lady l know, who had numbers inked down her arm of a awful time of hate and greed of Jewish people who survived. Of a time of so many people who died in war so we could have our freedom, for ALL the people, no matter who they are. I am afraid the hatred is growing again for anyone who isn’t what they believe people should be , so called Christians who hate who doesn’t believe as they do. So very sad to see history repeating itself again. So thank you for the beautiful story of the past.
  • The good people of WWII

    5
    By clauu15
    I have no words, what a story. Bowen’s best work yet. All I can do is thank KB for such a heart touching story.
  • Couldn’t put it down

    5
    By meganmariee22
    Wow. This book made me cry. I could not put it down as I had to found out what happened to the main characters. We should never forget the evil that exists in the world.
  • Great story

    5
    By ElliotPepper
    Really enjoyed this book. Very well written. Believable characters.
  • A Pleasure

    5
    By TKScrabble
    Great story of mystery and resolution. Interesting, intriguing, good character development, and a page-turner.
  • Very enjoyable!

    5
    By JTAlto
    Ditto.

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