Paris falls into the hands of the Nazi's. The sound of them entering the city is heard far and near. Three women know that things will never be the same for them. Paris is out of time...
Rachel Berman is a nineteen year old Jewish girl who works at the Hotel Ritz. She's one of many housekeepers. Her family depends on her to help out with her job. She's a hardworking young lady who is terrified of what the future holds. Her father thinks all will be ok. But will it?
Camille Lacroix also works at the Hotel Ritz. She sends money to her mother and siblings to help them also. She has a sister who witnessed a horrific thing and she's suffering for it now. Camille blames herself for what happened. She also wants to help Rachel. She knows Rachel is not safe in Paris any longer.
Vivian Miller is older than Rachel and Camille. She's a widow who lives at the Hotel Ritz. When the Germans invade they take over the Hotel and take Vivian's lavish suite that she's had for several years. Her husband left her everything when he died. She's had to live with the fact that others think she was just after his money but she truly loved him and him her.
The things these three women go through will have you holding your breath. Wanting them to be ok. Maybe make you cringe a bit. War is horrible and to be caught up in it this deeply is horrendous. Vivian sacrifices herself, her dignity, for the sake of many Jews. She works hard to help them. Camille does all she can to help Rachel also. Rachel is her friend and is in danger from the Nazis.
A very well written story of what happened the day the Germans entered and took over Paris. All the horrible things that happened. The things the Nazi's did to the citizens of the country. What happened to the families who were of Jewish nationalities. Having to register as a Jew so they could come after them. The hope that some held onto until the very end.
What these three females go through is nothing short of horrible. What happened during WW2 was sad indeed. You will root for these women and possibly cry with them.
Thank you #NetGalley, #ReneeRyan, #Harlequin for this ARC. This is my own true thoughts about this story.
Five big stars and a very high recommendation.
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From the author of The Secret Society of Salzburg comes a powerful and moving story of bravery and resilience in World War II Paris and one woman who must face impossible choices to survive …
Paris, 1940
German tanks rumble through the streets of Paris, forcing frightened citizens to flee. But not everyone has the luxury to leave. Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid at the world-famous Hôtel Ritz, must stay to support her family back home in Brittany. Desperate to earn money, Camille also acts as a lady’s maid for longtime guest Vivian Miller, a glamorous American widow—and a Nazi sympathizer.
Despite her distrust of the woman, Camille turns to Vivian when her friend and fellow hotel maid Rachel Berman needs help getting out of Paris. It’s then that Camille discovers that Vivian is not what she seems… The American has been using her wealth and connections to secretly obtain travel papers for Jewish refugees.
While they're hiding Rachel in an underground bunker under a Nazi’s nose, a daring escape plan is hatched. But as the net grows tighter, and the Germans more ruthless, Camille’s courage will be tested to the extreme…
Paris, 1940
German tanks rumble through the streets of Paris, forcing frightened citizens to flee. But not everyone has the luxury to leave. Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid at the world-famous Hôtel Ritz, must stay to support her family back home in Brittany. Desperate to earn money, Camille also acts as a lady’s maid for longtime guest Vivian Miller, a glamorous American widow—and a Nazi sympathizer.
Despite her distrust of the woman, Camille turns to Vivian when her friend and fellow hotel maid Rachel Berman needs help getting out of Paris. It’s then that Camille discovers that Vivian is not what she seems… The American has been using her wealth and connections to secretly obtain travel papers for Jewish refugees.
While they're hiding Rachel in an underground bunker under a Nazi’s nose, a daring escape plan is hatched. But as the net grows tighter, and the Germans more ruthless, Camille’s courage will be tested to the extreme…
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