The Postmistress of Paris: A Novel
AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ PICK* A GMA BUZZ PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK* AN AMAZON BEST OF THE MONTH PICK, LITERATURE AND FICTION*A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK
The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting World War II historical fiction—a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courage—about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe.
Wealthy, beautiful Naneé was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this strong woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the French resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Naneé uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety.
Photographer Edouard Moss has escaped Germany with his young daughter only to be interned in a French labor camp. His life collides with Nanée’s in this sweeping tale of romance and danger set in a world aflame with personal and political passion.
Inspired by the real life Chicago heiress Mary Jayne Gold, who worked with American journalist Varian Fry to smuggle artists and intellectuals out of France, The Postmistress of Paris is the haunting story of an indomitable woman whose strength, bravery, and love is a beacon of hope in a time of terror.
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Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
Publication date : October 11, 2022
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062946994
ISBN-13 : 978-0062946997
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.94 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #73,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #213 in Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction #357 in World War II Historical Fiction #3,810 in Literary Fiction (Books)
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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ PICK* A GMA BUZZ PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK* AN AMAZON BEST OF THE MONTH PICK, LITERATURE AND FICTION*A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK
The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting World War II historical fiction—a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courage—about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe.
Wealthy, beautiful Naneé was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this strong woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the French resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Naneé uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety.
Photographer Edouard Moss has escaped Germany with his young daughter only to be interned in a French labor camp. His life collides with Nanée’s in this sweeping tale of romance and danger set in a world aflame with personal and political passion.
Inspired by the real life Chicago heiress Mary Jayne Gold, who worked with American journalist Varian Fry to smuggle artists and intellectuals out of France, The Postmistress of Paris is the haunting story of an indomitable woman whose strength, bravery, and love is a beacon of hope in a time of terror.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Harper Paperbacks
Publication date : October 11, 2022
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 416 pages
ISBN-10 : 0062946994
ISBN-13 : 978-0062946997
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.94 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #73,924 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #213 in Historical World War II & Holocaust Fiction #357 in World War II Historical Fiction #3,810 in Literary Fiction (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (3,519) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when(‘A’, ‘ready’).execute(function(A) { if (dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction !== true) { dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction = true; A.declarative( ‘acrLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault”: true }, function (event) { if (window.ue) { ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrLinkClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } } ); } }); P.when(‘A’, ‘cf’).execute(function(A) { A.declarative(‘acrStarsLink-click-metrics’, ‘click’, { “allowLinkDefault” : true }, function(event){ if(window.ue) { ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”, (ue.count(“acrStarsLinkWithPopoverClickCount”) || 0) + 1); } }); });
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marie fernandez –
excellent novel.
Fascinating story and really keeps your interest. I did think it was a bit long though. Very detailed and descriptive.
Richard Leepart –
Good winter day reflection
You could feel the sentimentality and tensions of 1940 France; the German army holding northern France and the Vichy French keeping the public in check in southern France. The multi-national characters caught up in all this history are all working at surviving today with few moments to dream as their multiple stories unfold with intrigue, daring, bravery and surprising endings.
Cici –
Good book
Really good book, interesting. I enjoyed reading this book. I learned more about WWII in France and the Marquee.
Kindle Customer –
Just OK
This book started extremely slow, so slow that I almost gave up on it. It picked up pace at around the halfway point and I started enjoying it a bit. Still a few annoyances: there were several instances where storylines/scenes abruptly ended and the next chapter would pick up later in the story with barely an explanation of what happened. Also, the “baby talk” of the 5-year old girl was a distraction, in my opinion. An OK book, but I was expecting better.
irisglen –
Intrigue. Undercover work. Female heroine.
This is an excellent book. It is based on history during WW II and tells the story of a woman who gets involved in passing information to allied troops using her contacts with the post office. There is intrigue and spy action throughout the story. I liked that it is about a woman who works to help fight the enemy. This is one of those books that is hard to put down!
Savannah –
Not a bad read
I liked the book overall. But some of the salon scenes bogged it down. It was like trying to be two books- one about the Nazi takeover of France and the art movement during same. It could have been more of a thriller about the war. I had to skip over some of the boggy parts as they were tiresome.
T. T. Thomas –
Something Special AboutThis Book…
First, the writing was gorgeous in its directness and in its simplicity of words conveying complex themes—of regret, threat, fear, bravery and love. The story itself was excellent, full of surprises, mystery, and edge-of-your seat, hold-your-breath tension. The author has a wonderfully low-key way of drawing you into the minds of the main characters—especially when their dialogue leaves the silent part unsaid. We know how they feel, and they are in sync even when unsure of one another. A beautiful dance across the pages.
Trish Henry –
Really wanted to like this, but…
I wanted to love this more. But I didn’t. Too disjointed and not enough character development. The introduction of surrealist artists was an interesting touch but at times it simply felt like a plot device.