{"product_id":"the-paris-orphan-paperback","title":"The Paris Orphan - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNatasha Lester\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA \"rich and riveting\" \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller based on the true story of a female journalist who defied all the rules while covering World War II (\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York City\/Paris, 1942: \u003c\/b\u003eWhen American model Jessica May arrives in Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for \u003ci\u003eVogue\u003c\/i\u003e, most of the soldiers are determined to make her life as difficult as possible. But three friendships change that. Journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules. Captain Dan Hallworth keeps her safe in dangerous places so she can capture the stories that truly matter. And most important of all, the love of a little orphan named Victorine gives Jess strength to do the impossible. But her success will come at a price...\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrance, 2005: \u003c\/b\u003eDecades after World War II, D'Arcy Hallworth arrives at a beautiful chateau to curate a collection of famous wartime photos by a reclusive artist. 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.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes a reading group guide! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"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.\" --Chanel Cleeton, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eNext Year in Havana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"[A] splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a must read!\" --Jeanne Mackin, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Last Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before penning the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e and internationally bestselling novel \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Orphan\u003c\/i\u003e. She is also the author of the \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Paris Seamstress\u003c\/i\u003e. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, traveling, reading, practicing yoga and playing with her three children. Natasha lives in Perth, Western Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42725456740415,"sku":"9781538764893","price":20.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/6d09bc6da05ebf89e51c33a8a72379b6.webp?v=1765106640","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-paris-orphan-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}