The Paris Orphan
Autor Natasha Lesteren Limba Engleză Paperback – 16 sep 2019
From
theUSA
Todaybestselling
author
ofThe
Paris
Seamstresscomes
a
World
War
II
novel
that
spans
continents
and
crosses
generations
as
an
American
soldier
and
an
enterprisingVoguephotographer
brave
war-torn
France
to
help
a
lost
little
girl
find
the
one
thing
she
never
had:
a
family.
New
York
City/Paris,
1942:When
American
model
Jessica
May
arrives
in
Europe
to
cover
the
war
as
a
photojournalist
forVogue,
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:Fifty
years
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.
"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
Todaybestselling
author
ofNext
Year
in
Havana
"[A]
splendid,
breathtaking
novel,
full
of
mystery
and
passion...a
must
read!"
--Jeanne
Mackin,
author
ofThe
Last
Collection
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781538764893
ISBN-10: 153876489X
Pagini: 448
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: Grand Central Publishing
Colecția Forever
ISBN-10: 153876489X
Pagini: 448
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: Grand Central Publishing
Colecția Forever
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Notă biografică
Natasha
Lester
worked
as
a
marketing
executive
for
cosmetic
company
L'Oréal,
managing
the
Maybelline
brand,
before
returning
to
university
to
study
creative
writing.
She
completed
a
Master
of
Creative
Arts
as
well
as
her
first
novel,What
Is
Left
Over,
After,
which
won
the
T.A.G.
Hungerford
Award
for
Fiction.
In
her
spare
time
Natasha
loves
to
teach
writing,
is
a
sought
after
public
speaker
and
can
often
be
found
playing
dress-up
with
her
three
children.
She
lives
in
Perth,
Australia.
For
all
the
latest
news
from
Natasha,
visit
www.natashalester.com.au,
follow
her
on
Twitter
@Natasha_Lester,
or
Instagram
at
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Recenzii
"An
emotional
and
sweeping
taleset
against
the
backdrop
of
World
War
II,The
Paris
Orphanhonors
the
courage
and
dedication
of
war
correspondents
through
the
lens
of
a
captivatingVoguephotojournalist.
Rich
detail,
compelling
characters,
and
an
interwoven
dual
timeline
make
thisan
engrossing
read
for
historical
fiction
fans."—Chanel
Cleeton,
USA
Today
bestselling
author
of
Next
Year
in
Havana
"This is asplendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion. I didn't want to put it down, and when it finished, I wanted to start reading all over again. Natasha Lester has woven together the lives of two intriguing women from different eras who find they have much more in common than their bravery and talent. Skillfully told, this passionate tale reveals the best and worst of men, and women, dealing with the brutality of war, and one of the darker secrets of World War II.A must read!"—Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection on The Paris Orphan
"This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish."—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Paris Seamstress
"Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month's book buyer's pick."—Costco Connection, Pennie's Pick December 2018 on The Paris Seamstress
"If you're looking for a swoon-worthy romance, thenThe Paris Seamstressis for you. Natasha Lester's novel features not one but two love stories, spanning continents and centuries. ... Fans of historical romance will eat this one up."—Refinery29 on The Paris Seamstress
"[A] fascinating and impeccably researched evocation of the New York fashion world during World War Two... and some divine-sounding dresses!"—Gill Paul, bestselling historical fiction author on The Paris Seamstress
"Gorgeously rich and romantic."—Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens on The Paris Seamstress
"Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book."—Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say on The Paris Seamstress
"A fantastically engrossing story. I love it."—Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author on The Paris Seamstress
"5 Stars! Loved it and stayed up all night reading...Excellent storytelling, combined with some amazing characters, made this one of my favorites reads of the year."—Books for Her on The Paris Seamstress
"The Paris Seamstresswas heartbreaking to read and I am still reeling from the experience, but it was also inspiring and so beautifully written. This was such a well-researched historical fiction that weaved romance, intrigue, and human emotions to create a story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. I highly recommend having a box of Kleenex near as you make your way through this masterpiece!"—The Nerd Daily on The Paris Seamstress
"This is asplendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion. I didn't want to put it down, and when it finished, I wanted to start reading all over again. Natasha Lester has woven together the lives of two intriguing women from different eras who find they have much more in common than their bravery and talent. Skillfully told, this passionate tale reveals the best and worst of men, and women, dealing with the brutality of war, and one of the darker secrets of World War II.A must read!"—Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection on The Paris Orphan
"This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish."—Publishers Weekly, starred review, on The Paris Seamstress
"Combine family secrets, World War II, tragedy and heartbreak and you have the compelling ingredients of this month's book buyer's pick."—Costco Connection, Pennie's Pick December 2018 on The Paris Seamstress
"If you're looking for a swoon-worthy romance, thenThe Paris Seamstressis for you. Natasha Lester's novel features not one but two love stories, spanning continents and centuries. ... Fans of historical romance will eat this one up."—Refinery29 on The Paris Seamstress
"[A] fascinating and impeccably researched evocation of the New York fashion world during World War Two... and some divine-sounding dresses!"—Gill Paul, bestselling historical fiction author on The Paris Seamstress
"Gorgeously rich and romantic."—Kate Forsyth, author of Bitter Greens on The Paris Seamstress
"Intrigue, heartbreak... I cannot tell you how much I loved this book."—Rachel Burton, author of The Things We Need to Say on The Paris Seamstress
"A fantastically engrossing story. I love it."—Kelly Rimmer, USA Today bestselling author on The Paris Seamstress
"5 Stars! Loved it and stayed up all night reading...Excellent storytelling, combined with some amazing characters, made this one of my favorites reads of the year."—Books for Her on The Paris Seamstress
"The Paris Seamstresswas heartbreaking to read and I am still reeling from the experience, but it was also inspiring and so beautifully written. This was such a well-researched historical fiction that weaved romance, intrigue, and human emotions to create a story that will stay with you long after you've finished reading. I highly recommend having a box of Kleenex near as you make your way through this masterpiece!"—The Nerd Daily on The Paris Seamstress