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The Last Time I Saw Paris Paperback - 2011 - 1st Edition

by Sheene, Lynn

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From a fresh new voice in historical fiction comes a stunning debut novel of a young American woman who becomes a spy in Paris during World War II.

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  • Title The Last Time I Saw Paris
  • Author Sheene, Lynn
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition UsedGood
  • Pages 368
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berkley Books, NY USA
  • Date 2011-05-03
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 531ZZZ027S3Z_ns
  • ISBN 9780425240847 / 0425240843
  • Weight 0.65 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 5.3 x 1 in (20.07 x 13.46 x 2.54 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Historical fiction, Love stories
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2010046281
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Summary

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 valuable operative, and slowly her values shift as she witnesses the courageous spirit of the Parisians.

But deception and betrayal force her to flee once again-this time to fight for the man she loves and what she knows is right-praying she has the heart and determination to survive long enough to one day see Paris again.

Media reviews

"Sheene's research is impeccable, and her homage to the city is reflected in her nostalgic and finely drawn portrait of a place and people badly bent but resolutely unbroken. Sheene's detailed descriptions bring alive the architecture, the smells of the flora and the sounds of jackbooted Nazis as they stomp imperially through the Arc de Triomphe."
-Leslie Doran, The Durango Herald

"Set against the backdrop of Paris during the Second World War, The Last Time I Saw Paris is a breathtaking tale of love, courage, intrigue and betrayal. Beautifully written and heartfelt, it is a thoroughly enjoyable and memorable read."
-Pam Jenoff, International bestselling author of The Kommandant's Girl

"In The Last Time I Saw Paris Lynn Sheene delivers more drama, romance and suspense than we've seen since the Paris occupation in Casablanca."
-Katherine Neville, best-selling author of The Eight and The Fire

"The Last Time I Saw Paris glows with the faded but indomitable beauty of the city herself. Sheene's research is impeccable, her writing lyrical, and in Claire Badeau she has created an unflinching heroine who haunted me long after I regretfully devoured the last page. Sheene is a powerful writer and I cannot wait to read whatever comes next."
-Rebecca Cantrell, award winning author of A Night of Long Knives

"The Last Time I Saw Paris is an absorbing, suspenseful and delightful debut. Lynn Sheene has delivered a fantastic romantic thriller which perfectly balances convincing historical research with page-turning thrills. It is an absolute joy to read."
-David Liss, bestselling author of The Devil's Company and The Whiskey RebelsEND

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 02/28/2011, Page 0
  • Romantic Times, 05/01/2011, Page 50

About the author

Lynn Sheene is the author of The Last Time I Saw Paris. She attended University of California, Santa Barbara, and worked as an environmental and science writer before becoming a full-time fiction writer. She resides in Southern California with her family.