Brave women fight to survive in Natzi occupied Paris. Using all their skills they help the resistance fight the good fight against evil. A great read keeps you glued to the pages.

Very well written inspirational book. A duel time line plot set in Paris during the Nazi occupation. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and Netgalley. This is my unbiased review.

Several characters to keep up + Multiple story lines + switching back and forth between the past and present

This book had the potential to be very confusing, but I was never lost as to the who, when, or how. The author did a great job keeping the story moving and the reader engaged.

I really enjoyed this story of the struggles in Paris during World War II as told from the female perspective. I especially enjoyed the fact that the author emphasized that the characters never lost faith in God. This was not done in a "preaching" manner, but rather just a simple truth.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Special thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nilson for providing me with ARC.

This novel is so good, i loved it so much special that the events in Paris, this is the first novel to me by Kristy Cambron but will not be the last.

Amazing story-telling, Ms. Cambron delivers a unique perspective of World War 2 through the eyes of courageous Parisiennes. Detailed and thorough description I was instantly transported to Paris during Nazi occupation and into the lives of two woman who boldly chose to deceived the enemy in the name of protecting those they love and their country. The chapters bounce between the two female leads taking readers into the story at different points of time. It was a lot easier to follow the story with only two perspectives but there were a few times when the time jump had me going back to check on missed information that seemed to transpire between chapters. I enjoyed the authenticity of the historical account and the author includes a note at the end of the book dedicated to her research for the story. This is probably my favorite of Ms. Cambron's novels!

**I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to give a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.***

This book was the perfect escape. It was lovely and fun. It was my first book by this author and I will definitely be on the look out for more!!

The City of Light, the place where romantic ideals abound, the air is rich in culture and the smells from the patisserie waft on the breeze has been overtaken by the SS and the citizens of Paris are going to take it back.

Kristy Cameron has a reputation for excellence. When she writes a book, I don't care what the cover looks like (but this one is gorgeous) and I never read the synopsis of the book. I want to enjoy the story and let it unfold naturally, organically without any hints of what to expect. I just sit back, knowing I am in for a journey that will likely stick with me for weeks after I have closed the cover. The Paris Dressmaker does not disappoint and is now alongside The Butterfly and the Violin as my Kristy Cameron favorites.

Kristy Cambron expertly weaves a tale of two women who bravely fight against the Nazi occupation of Paris. This book is written in two periods and about two different women and how their lives eventually intersect. The format was a little difficult to follow at first, but I eventually settled into the rhythm of Lila past/present, Sandrine past/present. The majority of the book follows this format until the backstory catches up to the present. So descriptive and well written I was transported to the streets of war torn Paris and found I had to stop and take breaks from reading as I was so tense. The bravery, determination and faith of people during this time is remarkable and Kristy brings their stories to life on the page.

If you enjoy WW2 fiction or stories of bravery and enduring love then I highly recommend The Paris Dressmaker.

Thank you Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for the advance copy of this book. The opinions expressed here are my own

Such a wonderful read!!! If you are a WWII Historical Fiction fan, I recommend this book! Paris, War, Fashion, art, resistance, love..all wrapped up in one lovely novel.

This is a fascinating, gut-wrenching story about the Resistance fighters in Paris over the 4 years of the Nazi occupation of the city, ending in 1944. It especially focuses on the women who were resistance fighters, often in very unusual and creative ways. The characters quickly became friends and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened to them. The plot twists left me breathless. The heroism and sacrifice of the women, and men, was amazing and humbling. The themes of love vs hate, trust in God vs fear, doing what is right at great cost in the present vs indulging in selfish whims at great cost in the future bring real depth to this book. I highly recommend it.

Be aware that the plot is not chronological – it jumps around in time, with all sorts of flashbacks and looking forward. Thankfully, Cambron labels each section clearly with date and location of the action. Unfortunately, the ARC I read did not have the searchable table of contents enabled, so it was hard for me to keep track of how each section related to ones I’d just read a chapter or two before. You shouldn’t have that problem :-)

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As a fashion, art and Paris lover, and a major History buff, this books could not have been more ideal. Following Lila and Sandrine through their journey during Nazi occupied Paris, one as a dressmaker for Chanel and Nina Ricci, and the other as an art curator, was absolutely fascinating yet horrific. WWII did reshape les Parisiennes, for better or for worse. This book, beyond the storytelling part, did shed a light on a part of History I was unfamiliar with: Frenchwomen's contribution in WWII, which was as important as uniformed Frenchmen's: some turned into spies for the Allies, other turned into horizontal collaborators and siding with the Germans, and others suffered the purges of purification despite zero wrongdoing. Not only will I read this book again, but I will fully take advantage of the list of further reading available at the end of the novel so I can become more knowledgeable on the matter. I surely will not see Parisian landmarks such as the Ritz Hotel and Maison Chanel the same way again.. Word for wise: do not judge History, but read it extensively to draw its valuable lessons.

Thank you Thomas Nelson and Net Galley for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first book by this author and I admit I picked it up because of the cover (it's stunning!). I saw the cover everywhere when it was revealed and I knew I wanted it! I didn't even read the back blurb before I started it so I had no idea going in what the book was about. It turned out it was about WWII in Paris and I love a good WWII book! The book takes place over 5 years but is not written chronologically which worked quite well. It allowed the author to reveal the past gradually, bringing all of the intersecting pieces together in a unique way. This theme of ordinary people doing extraordinary things simply because it's the right thing is a timely message. Knowing what is right and doing what is right at expense to oneself brought two heroines to the front in this story and I enjoyed that it focused on females. I highly recommend this book! I look forward to reading other books by this author.

I really enjoyed reading The Paris Dressmaker, although it was somewhat confusing to not only flip back and forth between the two main characters but also to follow the back and forth between timelines. The writing is powerful and I was catching my breath during some of the suspenseful scenes. I would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys historical fiction and feel like this novel is different than the other World War II books that can become repetitive.

The Paris Dressmaker is really about 2 women working secretly for the Resistance in Paris. Lila de Laurent is a dressmaker to the wealthy and Sandrine Paquet, working at the Jeu de Paume documenting priceless works of art take from Jews. The story tells of their work in help the Resistance do anything they can to beat the Nazis. Though I really enjoyed the book, I think it would work better as a series or books written about each woman. It was a lot to keep up with the time lines and who was doing what as the book bounced back and forth along through 1939=1944. That being said I really did enjoy the book.

this was a great time period for a historical novel, the characters were great and I really enjoyed the plot. The book had a great story and I really enjoyed the romance.

The Paris Dressmaker, a masterpiece of historical fiction by Kristy Cambron, is to be published on February 16, 2021. Cambron expertly weaves together the story of two women who join the Resistance to help save Paris during World War Two.

“Trekking through the forest with a bullet hole in her side and a pistol in her pocket” Lila grabs the frayed hem of her ivory gown, now torn in strips, as it swept the undergrowth. Cambron, who caught my attention from the first page and held it until the very last word, has penned the complicated history of Paris from the Occupation in June 1940 until the Allied Armies’ liberation in August 1944.

Lila de Laurent, a heart-broken fashion worker left jobless as the couture houses buckle, transitions from the glitz and glamour of the French fashion elite to the underbelly of the French Resistance. With an uncanny awareness of her surroundings, Lila is able to lead a double life; as a Parisienne who defies Hitler with fashion and as an operative, who diminishes the German war effort any way she can. Not only will you love Lila’s courage, determination, and resourcefulness, you’ll love the design of Providence that guides her to safety from the Forêt de Meudon to life outside Paris.

Sandrine Paquet, a loving mother, patriotic Parisienne and faithful wife, becomes an employee of the Nazi Party organized Einsatzsab Reichsleiter Rosenbergthe while her husband fights for France. She works for the division of Special Staff for Pictoral Art in the Jeu de Paume storehouse where she sorts all of the re-allocated art in the city. Sandrine doesn’t offer to work for the ERR, she is watched closely by the Vichy Government and forced to aid in the Nazi theft of art in exchange for information on her husband. You’ll love Sandrine’s loyalty, patriotism, and willingness to sacrifice for love and for a better country as she skillfully survives under the Vichy Regime for nearly four years.

How refreshing to read about such an exciting period in France’s history. Cambron has brought to light the efforts of the many strong women whose resourcefulness aided the war effort. Most importantly, and unlike many others, she is able to present a clean heartwarming story. I appreciated her subtly in teaching about the resistance, her fast-paced storyline, her believable characters, her in-depth research, and her love that exudes from each page. This is the first time I’ve read any of her books, but I’m eagerly anticipating her next novel. In the meantime, I’m sourcing out her previous works; she’s THAT good. I don’t think it’s any coincidence that I finished this novel on November 11; I will always remember how so many gave so much so that we could experience freedom and I won’t ever forget Lila and Sandrine’s heroic efforts.

Thank you to Kristy Cambron, Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for this advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really engaging and interesting story set in Paris during WW2. I loved the focus on female resistance members, as this is something I was less knowledgeable about. The writing style was engaging and I loved how the two stories wound together slowly over the course of the novel. I really enjoyed this story and definitely recommend it as a great historical fiction read!

It took me a little while to get into the swing of this book. This was enjoyable, but I wasn't blown away. I found it to be typical of a genre that is saturated with similar books at the moment - multiple POVs and split timelines, fashion during wartime, unnecessarily long and sometimes hard to follow along. It definitely has a home in a strong audience so I wouldn't be surprised if this was successful, but I wouldn't say this is for readers who after something new or refreshing. Cambron is a lovely writer - lyrical, pretty, and wistful.

Did not finish. Found this book really difficult to get through. It really doesn’t work having both two different characters and four different timelines in one book. It just gets far too confusing and I have a PhD so if I struggled then god help the average person. Will not be publishing a public review on goodreads.

The title, The Paris Dressmaker, is a little deceiving, as this book isn't about one woman in occupied France. It is about several women, but two in particular. Lila is a dressmaker who trained under Chanel and finds herself at loose ends when Chanel closes her doors during the occupation. Sandrine is educated in art, and at the "request" of a Nazi officer, finds herself cataloging the art that the Nazis are stealing and shipping back to Germany. Both these women are strong and honorable women although those around them may wonder.

While these two women are fictional, Sandrine's boss, Rose Valland was a real person and did keep track of the art shipments, and then assisted The Monuments Men in recovering and returning some of it.

Thank you #NetGalley for allowing me to review #TheParisDressmaker and give my honest opinion. I truly enjoyed learning more about Occupied France.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

World War II has become quite the “go to” topic for historical writers over the years. While many readers may find this theme to be overly abundant, I am a sucker for a good old fashioned war novel.

The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron gives such a refreshing and thought provoking approach to a difficult topic.

The novel follows the ebb and flow of two very different women living through the German occupation of Paris. The depth of character development illustrated through Lila and Sandrine demonstrates Cambron’s passion for the little details.

While I did struggle with the pace of the overall storyline, I found that it picked up about half way through the novel.

I can honestly say that this was a great read and would recommend it to historical fiction fanatics.