Another page-turner! A book that features Dior the designer is always welcome. I just love reading about him, even if he isn't the main character of the story. As for the main characters, Alix St Pierre is definitely one that is not easy to to forget, and it's not just because of her name. I like the mix of bravery and vulnerability in her. She's someone you can't not love. I also like Anthony, but no one can top Adam (Natasha's Riviera House) for now. Lol

Though set mostly in Paris post-WW2, I like that the actual resistance happened outside France as I have already read a lot about French resistance. It's nice to know about the resistance that happened in Italy for a change.

DNF 10%

Pros: Lovely permise and I am sure someone would enjoy. The book wasn't for me.
Cons: I did not like Alix as a character.
I did not understand the plot.

The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre flips from present day where Alix is working in PR for Christian Dior himself [fans of fashion will adore this!] to Alix's past life with WWII. This was a great read and I'm so appreciative of the ARC from NetGalley & the Publisher!

Fascinating story of Alix St. Pierre told through three time periods; before WWII, during the war and after. Interesting look at the fashionable world of Dior in Paris along with a look at the dark world of espionage. The characters were well developed and drew me in to the story. I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.

It kept me interested in the characters enough to finish in one sitting! I enjoyed the writing style and felt that the characters were compelling. Definitely a good read.

Another outstanding read from Natasha Lester, a personal favorite! A lover of historical fictional, WWII especially, I feel like I am constantly learning through the intriguing stories Lester writes. In The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre you experience how an orphan makes her way in the world of fashion and the OSS (the predecessor of the CIA). Lives are intertwined across countries and years as Alix and those around her deal with the aftermath of war. Alix who has always stood on her own and only opened up to her two closest friends, Lillie and Bobby, struggles letting others in. Being dependent on Lillie’s family as an orphan made her want to stand on her own two feet after. Being in the OSS she could not let her guard down for it meet the lives of others. Then Anthony March crosses her path and she can not decide if he is friend or foe, but this handsome man seems to be more. But with his secret past and her internal shield can there ever be anything?

Along the way you meet Matteo who is an Italian Partisan (resistance) and his sister Chiara the waitress, Esmee who was at boarding school with Alix but more than a society girl during the war years, Frank, the bartender who knows all the secrets. All walks of life, no one unscathed by war, and everyone connected by a war torn past.

Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre by Natasha Lester is a great WWII-era historical fiction that has it all: mystery, suspense, intrigue, history, action, and fashion. It is a great book.

I have really enjoyed several of Ms. Lester’s previous novels, so of course I wanted to read this one as well. It did not disappoint.

Intricately woven among different moments within the main character’s life (Alix), we see her come alive, take charge, and take action in several different roles ( spy, actress, recruiter of sorts, and overall powerhouse), and it creates a story that entertains, engages, and surprises. I really liked the balance between the intricate storyline and yet the ease of which it was presented so as to keep things brisk and not bogged down by detail.

I was thoroughly impressed.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/10/23.

Natasha Lester is at the top of my favorite authors list. I was thrilled to discover my request for The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre had been granted. Thank you Forever Grand Central and NetGalley. I stayed up very, very late last night so i could finish this book. No one does historical fiction better. Ms. Lester's research is deep, her storytelling beautiful, and her characters lovable and believable. 10 Stars!

The market is flooded with stories of World War II daring and bravery, maybe because those qualities seem to be so sadly lacking in over leaders and our country now. Alix St. Pierre is an incredible woman, who becomes a model, a government publicity agent to lure women to the workplace and a spy for the Allies. Take a break from the pathetic whiny politicians and their delusional followers of today and travel back in time for a dose of real leadership and a lesson on citizenship

I really enjoyed reading this book, it was a beautifully done World War 2 novel with a great premise. I enjoyed the way Natasha Lester used the setting to add to the story and the characters within this story. The plot was what I was hoping for when I saw the description and it works great as a historical novel. I can't wait to read more from Ms. Lester.

"Busy wasn’t an adequate word to describe the next few hours of Alix’s life. Her office inhaled and exhaled fashion editors and coupes of champagne. A smile ran unchecked over le patron’s face, which was also adorned with red lipstick. Carmel’s maxim—“Dior saved Paris”—and Bettina Ballard’s words—“There has never been an easier or more complete conquest than that of Christian Dior”—echoed through the maison."

I’m a marketing and publicity intern at Forever Publishing, so I am reading this for work! Aaaaaaand there's a character limit on reviews here are some more words