CONTAINS SPOILERS: I am surprised by the many positive reviews for this book. Perhaps I missed something, but I must admit I was very disappointed. I have read a lot of historical fiction in the WWII spy/resistance sub-genre, but this one does not measure up to others. I expected more from this author too, since she has had other highly rated titles.

I won’t recap the plot, as most reviewers have already done that. I was pulled in by the beginning of each of the three protagonists’ stories, although I did question what really brought Grace into the story. Because she found an abandoned suitcase at Grand Central Station she became obsessed with finding out the story behind it? That was a flimsy plot point to me. Marie’s willingness to become a spy with basically no knowledge of what she would be doing seemed improbable as well, especially since she was a single mother who risked leaving her child an orphan. I liked Eleanor’s role the best, since it seemed challenging to gauge the girls’ ability to perform in the field without ever having been there herself.

In the middle of the book, I became really frustrated with some of the plot points, such as the “relationship” between Julian and Marie. They spent about two days together and they were suddenly madly in love? Based on what? I didn’t buy that. And when Marie and Will realized Julian was missing, Marie decided to stay in Paris to look for him instead of going back to her daughter. Why? She had little to no experience navigating her way around Paris undercover, and they knew resistance members were being arrested right and left. Really, what were the odds she would find him? But of course, she did (eye roll…) And they get to reveal their secrets and profess their love before their tragic parting.

I was giving the book a second chance as Eleanor was investigating how their network was compromised, but then came more unbelievable plot points: how would Eleanor, an ex-SOE member really have gotten to speak to Krueger? And then to get him to reveal to her in 10 minutes what he would not reveal to the real interrogators? Once again, I just could not buy into that. Add to all of this a neatly wrapped ending and I was only glad to be done.

I thank NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advance copy and give my honest review.

A great WWII Historical Fiction novel about women trained as spies and radio transmitters dropped into occupied France prior to D-Day. Poignant story of 3 women from 3 different stations in life, all having a different role in this fascinating tale. Definitely recommend!

I was super stoked to get my hands on an advanced copy of Pam Jenoff's latest novel. Having not read any of her previous books but hearing the hype, I had high expectations. It did not disappoint! This captivating novel follows three female lead characters whose stories become intertwined. It begins with Grace in New York in 1946 who comes across a suitcase and discovers photographs of 12 women. During her hunt to figure out the story of the photographs, we learn about a special group of women sent to France during WWII whose mission was to help French partisans and sabotage the Germans. While the story is fictional, the basis of women agents working for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during the war is true.

A solid 4.5 star novel - very engaging. The only potential criticism I would have is that Grace's story, while enjoyable, didn't add much value. I think it could have been just as great focusing on the other two main characters who were directly part of the WWII secret mission.

Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC.

This novel is based on the history of the British agents sent into France to harass and disrupt the Nazis during World War Two, especially the women. It is interspersed with the story of Grace, a young woman in 1946 New York who finds an abandoned suitcase with pictures of ten of the women inside and goes on a quest to discover the identity of the women and the owner. The sections dealing with the recruitment and training of the women were so familiar that I was sure I had read them before in the several nonfiction books recently released about the Special Operations Executive and Vera Atkins, the woman in charge. Once the women were dropped into France, the details of their activities became sparse and somewhat unbelievable, including occasional scenes of Nazi brutality after their capture. Grace's story includes an unnecessary romance with her late husband's best friend that distracts from the plot. It's an interesting story of the actions of courageous women during the war, but too few details of their actions lessen the effect on the readers.

I liked the story, but the writing had me grinding my teeth a bit. Dramatic moments were cut off at the knees by sometimes anemic writing, but all in all I enjoyed this book.

The novel is told from multiple viewpoints at different points in time. Grace lives in New York City and works for a man who helps out the displaced people coming over from post-war Europe. She enters the stories of Marie and Eleanor Trigg by finding Eleanor’s abandoned suitcase in Grand Central Station. A packet of photographs tickles her curiosity, and on a whim, she takes it.

The parallel storyline tells us what happened to the women in the photographs. Hand picked by Eleanor to become radio operators working from within Nazi-occupied France, Marie is one of the women we follow. I found her character flat and storyline somewhat unbelievable. Eventually, they are betrayed, and the operation is shut down. No one knows what happened to the twelve women and both Eleanor, and eventually Grace, are determined to find out what became of the lost girls.

A compelling read because of the subject matter, but with some deep flaws, in my opinion.

Loved this from beginning to end. I was frustrated with some character decisions but that's okay. Great story.

If you loved The Alice Network and The Nightingale, please read The Lost Girls of Paris. It is a great read about a special group of British women spies during World War II. It's a suspense novel, a history lesson, a mystery story. The character development is wonderful, the writing is beautiful, and the characters are fully-developed.

A great read. Just as intriguing as her last book. Lots of mystery and excitement and I felt a real connection to the main characters.

This book checked all of the boxes that I look for historical fiction, suspenseful, female main character, and of course and engaging story line. This was loosely based on real events that occurred during WWII. There's female spies, a lost suitcase, and budding romance. The setting is wartime France, mostly in and around Paris as well as Britain. The book really shows how much women contributed to the war. Not just Rosie Riveters, no they were strong women choosing to help fight for democracy by entering the front lines. Double thumbs up for this one!

The Lost Girls of Paris kept me glued to my kindle. The intertwining stories of Marie, Eleanor and Grace would have been great as stand alone stories but were even better combined. I always love a strong female character and there were tons in this book. I would have enjoyed even more stories from the girls dangerous lives in France during the war. It amazes me to hear what ordinary people were capable or accomplishing.

4.5 stars
We will never know many of the stories of bravery, courage, and fortitude that occurred during World War 2. Many of these stories are lost to time, but that doesn't make the people within these stories any less brave, any less, courageous, or any less gallant because their stories have never been told.

In the book, The Lost Girls of Paris, we meet three women who risked everything to be spies. These young girls were secreted into Paris under the nose of the Nazis, to help do what they could to see that Germany did not succeed in their quest to conquer Europe.

The book begins in 1946 when one of the characters, Grace, finds a suitcase containing pictures of young women. This seemingly innocuous event sets the scene for a journey that takes Grace on a quest to not only find the owner of the suitcase, but who these young women were. Her journey leads Grace into the world of spies, into a world where women were not considered able to do the job that these women were asked to do.

We meet Eleanor, the leader of the group, so willing to take on the onerous task of training these girls knowing that a simple mistake will cost them their lives. The girls knew this too, they knew that their mission placed them in terrible danger and yet, each and every one of them accepted that challenge with a valiant and stalwart determination. They were ready to serve, to die, to become something no other women had been before. They knew they were looking constantly into the face of death and yet, they persevered, knowing their lives could end at any moment.

Based on true events, Pam Jenoff has created a mesmerizing story, a tale of incredible daring, of heroic proportions, and one in which these young girls become a beacon for strength, resilience, and bravery beyond compare. This book is a tribute to all those unsung heroes, who risked everything in order for us today to live in freedom. Their sacrifices should always be remembered.

Thank you to Pam Jenoff, Harlequin-Park Row Publishing, and NetGalley for a copy of this awe inspiring book.
This book is due to be published on January 20,2019

3.5 stars This book started off slowly for me, but as the story progressed, it hooked me and I was invested in Grace and her quest to find out what happened. A little history, a little mystery, and two storylines that came together in a satisfying manner,

Pam you did it again! I loved the Orphans Tale it was the first book I ever read by you. So when i saw on your Facebook that you had another book coming out for the same time-period I knew I had to get it! It was so good and I did not want it to end. The only thing "bad" I would say is that I wish you could have went into more details about the girls and what they went through and now Marie made it out. Just a bit more elaboration on them, but other than that it was soooooo good!

enoff takes readers on a journey back to World War II France where women were recruited to participate in the network of the French Resistance and dropped behind enemy lines. The efforts of these women have not often been remarked upon, but Jenoff’s latest highlights the dangers the women faced and the possibility that their government was willing to allow them to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of winning the war.

Fast-forward to 1946 New York where Grace Healey is living and working after the death of her husband Tom. When she finds an abandoned suitcase in Grand Central Station and opens it, she discovers photographs of about a dozen women. Through her investigation, she is able to link the photographs to Eleanor Trigg who worked for Great Britain’s Special Operations Executive, the special forces agency founded under the order of Winston Churchill during World War II.

Grace is determined to find out what happened to the women in the photographs and enlists the help of Mark, a man with whom she has shared memories of her deceased husband Tom as Mark and Tom were college roommates.

Chapters of the Resistance efforts and the women who served under Eleanor are interspersed with chapters on Grace’s investigations. The wartime chapters focus especially on Marie, a recruit who faced tremendous dangers as a radio operator after being dropped in German territory in France in 1944.

Immersed with both fact and fiction, Jenoff’s latest pays tribute to the women who faithfully served and some who gave their lives during World War II. Fast-paced and filled with mystery and a dose of romance, this novel will keep readers up until the wee hours.

I would like to thank the publisher and author for gifting me a digital ARC of this title via netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am a big fan of The Orphan Train so I was so excited to see she had a new novel coming out early next year and was even more excited when I was given the opportunity to read an early copy of it. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and loved the narration between several characters and the way each of their stories came together and created one amazing novel. I found myself totally into the characters and each story- sometimes cheering them along, heartbroken for them, or even frustrated with them at a decision they were making. I love when a book can draw me in like that and make characters seem so real. Pam Jenoff certainly has the talent to bring her books to life for the reader. Another hit in my opinion and one I would gladly recommend to family and friends that enjoy historical fiction.

The Lost Girls of Paris is a terrifically suspenseful novel about female British operatives during WWII. THe story is approached from a trifold effect: Grace, Eleanor, and Marie. One is searching for the answers from pictures plucked from an abandoned suitcase; one is a high level administrator looking for who betrayed her unit; and one is a survivor after seeing hellacious things. One item I question the author about is Grace sees a news report on tv in a cafe in 1946. I belief that's a bit anachronistic as 'tis were widely used until 1950 or later. I was also disappoonted that the author did. It include any information about her research for her novel. I was looking forward to a learning a few details and there was nothing included. I think that would have enhanced the reading experience. It is a great read.

I received an invite to read this book.
I have read Pam Jenoff before- and enjoyed them especially The Orphan's Tale and The Kommandant's Girl
I had other books on my "to read" shelf, so had to wait

Immediately upon opening,
I was in New York, in 1946, right along side
the scenes played out before my eyes. The more I read, the intensity built.

I could not escape this book.
I will be researching more about the SOE

Women are strong- they have different strengths than men

We NEED to shine a light on these stories
that occurred behind the big story, hidden, but important!

I have read, and been fascinated by, the role that women played in Europe during World War II. This story centers around three women--Grace, Eleanor, and Marie--the later two working for the SOE out of London in 1944. In New York, on her way to work, Grace Healey finds an abandoned suitcase tucked beneath a bench in Grand Central Station.. Curious about the owner, she opens it and discovers 12 photographs—each of a different woman. Grace takes the photographs and soon learns that the suitcase belonged to a woman named Eleanor Trigg, leader of a network of female agents who were sent from London during the war. Twelve of these women were sent to Occupied Europe as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance, but they never returned.. Setting out to learn the truth behind the women in the photographs, Grace finds herself drawn to a young mother turned agent named Marie, whose daring mission overseas reveals a remarkable story of friendship, bravery and betrayal.I

Overall I liked this book but found it to be a little slow for my taste. I ended up skimming some parts which is why I couldn't give it any higher than 3 stars. However, I did enjoy it and would recommend it to friends/family who enjoy historical fiction.

First, this is a stunningly beautiful cover. I am just drawn to it.

Pam Jenoff did not disappoint with The Lost Girls of Paris. I found that this book is beautifully written and also made me sit on the edge of my seat. I found that I wanted to take my time reading this book but also couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened to Marie and Eleanor's girls.

I find it amazing that another author has brought to light a little known fact about WW2. I am not an expert on this topic but I have read countless books yet do not ever remember reading about the SOE. I love any book that brings attention to people and situations that otherwise could be lost in history.

Amazingly, this is my first book by Jenoff but won't be my last. My only "complaint" if you could even call it that is that it felt like at times the story jumped without explanation being giving to weave the storyline together. It was like Jenoff was made to keep the story to a certain length. Despite this observation, this book will be one of my favorite books that I have read this year.