WWII historical fiction novels are some of my favorites, and "Goodnight from Paris" is no different. This one is just brilliant! A page turner from start to finish, with tension that builds, writing that could be followed closely, love stories and bonds of friendships weaved seamlessly into an engaging tale.

The story surrounds American movie star Drue Leyton, who is living her dream in Paris with her husband, once-in-a-lifetime-love Jacques Tartiere. But as the Germans wage war in Europe and France fears an invasion, Jacques feels the need to serve his country despite an injury, and Drue is left in their charming picturesque apartment wondering how she, herself, can move forward during his absence. That's when she is offered a hosting job at Paris Mondiale, putting together radio spots to the Americans to describe life in France during wartime. A fire is lit under Drue, and from then on, this is a tale of utmost bravery, as she becomes more bold and honest with her radio show about the horrors of the German invasion - to the point where she is on Nazi radar. Further, we see more bravery, as she joins The Resistance, is imprisoned for being an American woman in occupied France, and aids more than one hundred British, Canadian, and American soldiers in escaping occupied France - all while remaining a terrific friend and falling in love a second time after her husband Jacques's death.

My gosh, Drue Leyton Tartiere was a remarkable woman, and this author did a great job weaving both fact and fiction in a way that kept me turning page after page after page. Thank you to Jane Healey for bringing this character (and all the others in the novel, everyone is written so masterfully) into my life - I'm not much of a history buff, but I won't forget this story of bravery.

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