Name: The Last Time I Saw Paris
ISBN: 9780425240847

Lynn Sheene

A young American woman becomes a spy in Paris during World War II.

The Last Time I Saw Paris

Jennifer A.

This was simply a treat. Ms. Sheene has such a talent of creating an occupied Paris in WWII. I just wanted to devour the book and I did in a weekend. The story was compelling and the heroine was fascinating. I could easily imagine a January Jones-like Hollywood actress portraying Claire in the movie version of this book. 

However, there are two reasons that prevented me from giving this book five stars: One, the writing at times was rough, much too hurried in the fine details. Ms. Sheene has such a painterly way of describing her settings, I would have appreciated it if the author took her time in elaborating some of the transitions. The second reason I can't give this book five stars was the ending which was way too abrupt. The author could have added at least a couple more chapters on the end. Unless of course this means a sequel?? I definitely would like to find out what happens next.

Greta Gummer

A stunning debut novel of a young American woman who becomes a spy in Paris during World War II. May 1940: Fleeing a glamorous Manhattan life built on lies, Claire Harris arrives in Paris with a romantic vision of starting anew. But she didn't anticipate the sight of Nazi soldiers marching under the Arc de Triomphe. Her plans smashed by the German occupation, the once-privileged socialite's only option is to take a job in a flower shop under the tutelage of a sophisticated Parisian florist. In exchange for false identity papers, Claire agrees to aid the French Resistance. Despite the ever-present danger, she comes to love the enduring beauty of the City of Light, exploring it in the company of Thomas Grey, a mysterious Englishman working with the Resistance. Claire's bravery and intelligence make her a talented operative, and slowly her values shift as she witnesses the courageous spirit of the Parisians. But deception and betrayal force her to flee once more--this time to fight for the man she loves and what she knows is right. Claire just prays she has the heart and determination to survive long enough to one day see Paris again...

The Last Time I Saw Paris

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