The Lost Girl in Paris: A gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel

Name: The Lost Girl in Paris: A gripping and heartbreaking WW2 historical novel
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)

Jina Bacarr

Nov 2021 · Boldwood Books Ltd

3.5

2 reviews

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'A moving novel of strength and resistance in the face of evil but also an inspiring journey of resilience after loss' Erin Litteken

'I will never forget what the Nazi did to me. Never'

1940, Nazi-occupied Paris. A powerful story of love, tragedy and incredible courage, about one woman whose life is ripped apart by war and risks everything to seek justice.

As Nazis patrol the streets of the French capital, Tiena is alone, desperate and on the run. After defending herself against the force of an officer, she must find a new identity in order to survive.

An accidental meeting with members of the Resistance gives her a lifeline, as she is offered the chance to reinvent herself as perfumer Angéline De Cadieux.

However Angéline will never forget what happened to her, and will do everything she can to seek revenge. But vengeance can be a dangerous game, and Angeline can only hide her true identity for so long before her past catches up with her, with some devastating consequences...

Paris, 2003. When the opportunity arises for aspiring journalist Emma Keane to interview world renowned perfumer Madame De Cadieux about her life during World War Two, she is determined to take it. There are secrets from her own family history that she hopes Angéline may be able to help unlock.

But nothing can prepare Emma for Angéline's story, and one thing is for certain - it will change her own life forever...

An absolutely heartbreaking, unforgettable historical novel of war, sacrifice and survival, from the bestselling author of The Resistance Girl. Perfect for fans of Suzanne Goldring, Ella Carey and Catherine Hokin.

Praise for Jina Bacarr:

'This was a brilliant story I couldn't put it down. The way it all fell into place was fantastic' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'What an absolutely fantastic read this was. Very well written, you really become invested in the characters, especially madame and Emma. It really is a roller coaster of emotions reading it. Some funny parts that had me giggling to myself, and then the parts where the tears are flowing' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'The Lost Girl In Paris is an epic read that totally consumed me from the perfumery in Paris to the resistance to the hell on earth, the reader witnesses the strength taken to try to survive' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'This story balances action and introspection in an addictive way making this an absorbing and heartbreaking read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'For lovers of this period of fiction it has it all and is definitely a story that stays with you long after you have finished reading it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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3.5

2 reviews

Shirley McAllister

November 30, 2021

The Scent of Danger In 1940 Nazi occupied Paris, a Roma girl running for her life from both the Nazi's and her evil stepfather, a group of resistance fighters in Paris and an ambitious American reporter all blend together in a story of danger, evil, romance, family and new beginnings. Entering into the intriguing world of the perfumer and the perfume industry, the story follows from a Roma girl from an nearby Gypsy camp running from a Nazi general to the famous Angelina Cadieux world famous perfumer. Hiding in plain sight, working among the Nazi's and assisting the resistance Tiena Cordova becomes another person until she once again comes face to face with her greatest enemy and her secret is revealed. In Paris 2003, an ambitious American reporter Emma Keane has the opportunity to interview the famous perfumer Angelina Cadieus about her years during WWII . She eagerly accepts the assignment not knowing that what she learns will change her life . A story of heartbreak during the war, a secret held close to the heart and a young woman that releases that secret so the holder can find peace. The horrific war years spelled out in all the evil unleashed by the Nazi's on the world , the Roma's, the Jewish, and anyone that disfavors them. I was much interested in the history of how the Roma's were treated by the Nazi's and the Dachau sub camps of which I had never hear before. I knew the Nazi's persecuted the Jewish and put them in camps, I was not aware that they treated the Roma's in the same way, even to the point of a special spot just for them in the camp. It was a very interesting and sad book, but uplifting in many spots. I loved how the smell of the La Courage perfume inspired so many women in the story. It was a good read and I would recommend it. Thanks to Jina Bacarr for writing a great story , to Boldwood books for publishing it and to NetGalley for making it available to me.

About the author

Jina Bacarr is a US-based historical romance author of over 10 previous books. She has been a screenwriter, journalist and news reporter, but now writes full-time and lives in LA. Jina’s novels have been sold in 9 territories.

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