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The Paris Promise
2025
First Published
4.43
Average Rating
374
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Paris, 1943: Keeping her eyes fixed on the Nazi officer, Antoinette slowly reaches under the pillow for the knife hidden there. Her hands are shaking, but she knows what she must do to save her husband and child… When the Nazis invade Paris, Antoinette Valette’s world shatters overnight. In an instant, she goes from being a celebrated violinist, to fearing for the life of her Jewish husband and son. With nowhere to flee, hiding in plain sight is her family’s only choice. But when their secret is discovered and her beloved husband is torn from her arms, Antoinette’s heart breaks. She knows she must act quickly if she is to save her son from the same fate. Desperate, she asks the Resistance to secure him a place on the last train leaving Paris. Holding him tightly against her chest, she promises she will find him again. But is it a promise she can’t possibly keep? Alone and with nothing left to lose, when the Resistance ask her to use her musical talent to spy on high-ranking Nazis, Antoinette doesn’t hesitate. Playing her violin at elaborate dinner parties each night gives her the opportunity to listen to their conversations. And although she risks her life every day, it is the only way to get her family back. But when a Nazi commander makes advances towards her, Antoinette realizes that she will have to make a dangerous and impossible choice. Can she find the strength to do the unthinkable, in the hopes that it will save her family, and countless other innocent lives? The third gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this novel tells the story of the power of a mother’s love, in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Paris Promise :Had me perched on the edge of my seat!BrilliantOnce I started The Paris Promise I could not stop… A magnificent story… This is a top WW2 fiction novel that cannot be missed.” Cindy L Spear, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An extraordinary and heart-wrenching novel… My heart was repeatedly brokenI couldn’t put the book down until I reached the very last p**age. I was deeply moved… A must-readWonderful.” Page Turners, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This is a story I won’t forgetHad me on the edgeof my seatI loved every pageHours after finishing the story the tears still fall.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Oh this book definitely had all my emotions firing. I was heartbroken!HeartbreakingBrilliantI adored this book.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Left me reading until 4 in the morning so I could find out what happens… Wonderful.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wonderful… It is such an emotional read… I loved this book, co**

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Author

Suzanne Kelman
Suzanne Kelman
Author · 13 books

Suzanne Kelman is an Amazon international bestselling author in America, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Her books have sold over 400,000 copies worldwide and accumulated 10 rights deals across eight territories. Her WW2 historical fiction books are published by Bookouture - an imprint for Hachette U.K. She is also the author of the bestselling book, "The Rejected Writers' Book Club", published by Lake Union, which is the first book in the Southlea Bay series. Other books in the series include, "Rejected Writers Take the Stage" and "The Rejected Writers' Christmas Wedding". Kelman is an award-winning writer/screenwriter whose accolades include the Best Comedy Feature Screenplay Award from the L.A. International Film Festival, the Gold Award from the California Film Awards, and the Van Gogh Award from the Amsterdam Film Festival. In 2015 her script, Held, was recognized by the Academy of Motion Pictures and was shortlisted to the top ten in the Academy Of Motion Pictures Nichols Fellowship competition. As well as a screenwriter and a published author, Suzanne is also a playwright, and her award-winning comedy play, "Over My Dead Body", had its World Premiere at Outcast Theatre in Washington, Fall 2019. Born in the United Kingdom, Suzanne now resides in Washington State. Please sign up for her newsletter to stay in touch - https://www.suzannekelmanauthor.com

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