An American soldier and an enterprising photographer brave occupied France during World War II to help give a little girl the one thing she\'s never had--a family--in this gripping historical fiction from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress. --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.
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.
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.
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.
But her success will come at a price...
And most important of all, the love of a little Orphan named Victorine gives Jess strength to do the impossible.
Captain Dan Hallworth keeps her safe in dangerous places so she can capture the stories that truly matter.
Journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules.
But three friendships change that.
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.
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). stress.
An American soldier and an enterprising photographer brave occupied France during World War II to help give a little girl the one thing she\'s never had--a family--in this gripping historical fiction from the internationally bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress
