Goodnight From Paris is a World War Two story based on a the real life of American actress Drue Leyton. Drue married a Frenchman and was living in Paris when war broke out. Her husband went away to fight and Drue began working for a French radio station. Drue had the night shift and was broadcasting to American listeners, trying desperately to gain support from a country reluctant to get involved with the war in Europe.

When the German’s occupied France, Drue used her married name to avoid arrest. However, she was still determined to help fight the oppressors. She continued throughout the war to aid the Resistance while supporting networks that moved airmen to safety.

Although this is a fictional story, the author used many of the details of Drue’s actual life which she found during research for her writing. This story really intrigued me, especially how Americans in France were treated before and after their country’s entry into the war. Drue’s story is one more example of brave men and women who did so much for the war effort.

I honestly think that everyone should read this book. I feel like it has a deep message that needs to be received. Drue stands up for what is right and holds her own. I will recommend this story to others who like period dramas.

Inspired by the true story of Drue Leyton Tartiere, an American actress living in Paris at the start of WWII who becomes a hero of the Resistance. The story open in the early days of the war when Drue takes a position at a Paris radio station sharing news of the warfront in France that is broadcast in America. When the Nazi's march into Paris, Drue and her team are forced to flee to the countryside to continue their resistance work in a more secretive way.

A moving tale of some of the unsung heroes of the French Resistance during WWII, the story of Drue Leyton Tartiere is a wonderful story of perseverance and love of many kinds.

Thank you to NetGalley, Jane Healey, and Lake Union Publishing for providing me an advanced reading copy in exchange for my honest review.

I love learning about little-known roles of women in history, and I love a good story--that’s why I loved this book.

In her new novel GOODNIGHT FROM PARIS, author Jane Healey introduces us to Drue Leyton, an American film star made famous in the Charlie Chan movies of the 1930s. She’s married to a Frenchman and living in Paris when WWII breaks out. With her husband away fighting, Drue takes a job broadcasting human interest radio stories to the States. She rebels against instructions to keep her broadcasts “light” and uses her airtime to urge America to do something. This gets her on the Nazis’ hit list; yet that doesn’t stop her from joining the Resistance.

Healey’s book is fast-paced and full of suspense, romance, and friendship. Her characters are thoroughly relatable and her details of life during wartime feel so authentic. Healey deftly weaves historical events into the plot so that I was gripped by the tension of the story rather than feeling that I was reading about history, such as when Drue and other American women were rounded up and locked into a zoo, and when Drue hid the allied airmen virtually under the noses of Nazis and their collaborators.

I think one mark of a great historical novelist is when your story helps readers connect “then” with “now.” At the start of the novel, Drue and her friends can’t imagine Paris ever being occupied by the Nazis. I couldn’t help but imagine how the people of Ukraine must have felt this same way before the Russians started the bombing. That’s what I love about all of Healey’s books; her characters never feel stuck in the past.

What an enthralling and unputdownable read Goodnight from Paris is. From the opening chapter, I was fully committed to this book and I found it next to impossible to put down. It really did tick all the boxes. The characters were wonderfully drawn, the historical detailing was second to none and the story was simply riveting.

If you enjoy quality historical fiction set during WW2 then you really need to add this book to your to-read list. I highly recommend it.

*I received a copy of this book from NetGalley for review consideration.

Not your regular historical fiction. Great book based on the story of the real Drue. Heartbreaking and inspirational. Highly recommended

Jane Harley’s Good Night From Paris was such a great read. I’ve enjoyed each of her historical fiction novels, and this one did not disappoint.
I loved Drue’s character; she’s such a spitfire! Living as an American in Paris, Drue marries and begins her life in the beautiful city. War strikes and she’s encouraged to head back to America. She cannot bring herself to put an ocean between her and her new husband, who is away doing war work. Drue finds many ways to be integral to the war effort amongst many very difficult and dangerous situations.

A great historical fiction read. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc. All opinions expressed are my own. 5 stars!

My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher (and author) for allowing me the chance to read the ARC for this in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

This book was fascinating. I had no idea that Drue Leyton was an actual person, and this made me want to research more into her life.

Growing up, I spent a lot of my teenage and early adulthood years watching documentaries on WWII, as my dad is a huge WWII buff. I can trace family to Kokoda, Borneo and various other areas of the Pacific theatre, but I didn't know much about the hardships faced by the people in Europe (apart from learning about concentration camps and Anne Frank and Corrie Ten Boom in high school), so this was a bit of an eye-opening experience.

This book starts off with life in Paris just at the start of WWII, and it continues to follow the life and experiences of Drue Leyton during the course of the war.

I found this book very hard to put down, as it drew me in and made me feel like I was experiencing Drue's own experiences. A must for anyone who wants to learn more about the remarkable people in the shadows (as such) during WWII.

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.

I was provided this eBook by NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Jane Healey introduces us to Drue Leyton, the American film star living in Nazi-occupied France. With her husband off in Brittany, Drue takes on the role of a lifetime, broadcasting relevant radio messages back home to the states. As her fight for the resistance continues, Leyton's joined by fellow characters, brave heroes you will root for from the very first page.

Healey has created a tour de force in this propulsive tale of courage and sacrifice and the people we love and lose along the way. Immersive and brilliantly written, I was sorry to see the story end.

After reading many WWII novels recently, I wasn't sure I'd learn anything new from another novel. Well this one felt original and its depth of research was apparent. It's based on a true story of a Hollywood actress living in France, married to a Frenchman desperate to serve his country in the war against the Nazi enemy. While he is away at war Drue (the protagonist) gets a job on a radio broadcasting program. The goal is to inform the US of the real events occurring in Europe and France; hoping to pull them out of neutrality and assist in the war effort, before it's too late. There is quite a bit of suspense, especially as she finds creative ways to help the resistance. She puts herself and others close to her in great danger in her pursuit for humanity. The characters are well developed, believable and very likable. There is deep friendship, love, heart break and a ton of risk and courage in this book. A completely enjoyable and informative read. I highly recommend it to any historical fiction fans.

I want to first say I always love a great historical fiction and this one I really enjoyed and it had everything I would expect from a good book of this genre.

The story of an American film star, married to a Frenchman and living in France during the Nazi occupation of France. And inspired by true events this is a story that grabbed me, drew me in and kept me reading as it is just such an interesting and intriguing read.

I loved that the story grew as you read more, the strength and loyalty of the characters such as Drue and how they helped in the war effort even when it was dangerous. There is passion, bravery, suspense, intrigue and so much more in this book. It is easy to read yet has all the emotion to keep you on the edge of your seat. The writing and research is wonderful and is what makes this book a success.

I loved it and would highly recommend.

Sometimes you come across an author that you just connect with, become friends with and patiently but sometimes impatiently wait for their next book to drop. That’s how it is and how I feel about Jane Healey. From the moment I finished Beantown Girls, I knew that her writing was one that I would follow closely. She has a way of beautifully weaving the bonds of friendship amidst the backdrop of a world at war and tells stories that might not be told if it were not for her own interest in the roles women played during WWII.

In Goodnight From Paris, we are introduced to Hollywood starlet Drue Leyton who fell in love with a Frenchman and left her life of bright lights and movies for the city of love, Paris. When things in Europe start to escalate, her husband Jacques joins the military in England when the French military turn him away for health reasons. In his absence, Drue joins the team at Paris Mondiale and begins transmitting radio shows back to America in hopes of gaining their sympathy for the danger growing in France. As an American in Paris, she felt it was important for her compatriots to hear first hand accounts of what was really happening. The Germans, however, didn’t like it and put a death warrant on her head. Instead of scaring her, this only fueled Drue’s desire to do something and over the course of the war became a vital member of the French resistance, eventually aiding more than a hundred British, Canadian and American soldiers escape from occupied France.

While this is a work of fiction, many of the events as well as characters are based on real life. And because it is a work of fiction, the way Jane has written it will keep you on the edge of your seat with an element of suspense that you’ll stay up late reading just one more chapter. I love this story. I love learning about new things and people during WWII. Drue Leyton is a name that’s new to me so I greatly appreciate the authors notes at the end of the book for more insight into the life of this remarkable woman.

Thank you so much to Jane Healey for inviting me to read Goodnight From Paris before it hits the shelves. I’m so grateful for the friendship we’ve built over this shared interest and I can’t wait to read what you come up with next!!

I LOVED this book; had a very hard time putting it down - I was just fascinated by the main character and by the juxtaposition of her "glamour" with the reality of the situation. By the end of the book, I was freshly horrified by what had happened and also in awe of those who protected so many. Can't wait for Jane's next book.

Loved this book! I knew it was historical fiction but didn't know the characters were actually real. The 1940's are a compelling era no matter if you are viewing the world from the United States or Europe. Drue Tartiere actually lived and worked in the incredible world of the 1940's - an actress in old hollywood USA & actually fell in love & married her French husband. This is the story of Drue & how she worked to support her adopted country. This book is well worth your time!

*Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review!* Historical fiction is my favorite genre, which is why I was drawn to this book...and it didn't disappoint. In fact, I loved it. I was so emotionally invested in Drue's story that I had trouble putting my Kindle down. I also appreciate the extensive research that went into this book. Jane Healey does an excellent job of both entertaining her readers and educating them, which is an admirable feat.

Drue Leyton, an American actress in her 30s, is living her dream life in Paris. It's 1939, she's newly married to her French husband, Jacques, and they reside in a charming apartment in a quaint neighborhood. Everything is perfect...until World War II begins. Jacques joins the Coldstream Guards and heads to Brittany to fight, and Drue is left to fend for herself. To pass the time and support herself financially, she finds herself hosting a radio show that's broadcast to the United States. The job isn't glamorous -- She has to work overnight, bike to the station in the freezing cold, and make sure that everything she talks about is approved by the French government. However, we quickly find out that Drue would rather beg for forgiveness than ask for permission...aka, she goes off script more than once, describing in vivid detail the Nazi invasion of Paris. And it's with this stubborn attitude of courage, perseverance, and bravery that Drue begins her journey with the Resistance, becoming a Nazi target but standing firm in her efforts to help regardless.

Everything about this book was perfection. I laughed, I cried, and I held my breath during tense moments that felt endless. By the end of the story, I felt like I personally knew the characters...as if they were close friends. Drue's bold fearlessness in the face of such tragedy and terror inspired me beyond words. I'll definitely be recommending this book to fellow historical fiction fans.

Brb while I go read everything that Jane Healey has ever written now.

I really enjoyed reading this book about Drue Leyton Tartiere’s experiences as an American national living in Paris during WW2. It threw a new light on the defence of France against the German invasion and the many individuals involved in the work of the underground to save both their friends and the Allied Forces hiding out during the duration. Extremely well researched, impulsive reading. It portrays distressing scenes of Drue’s arrest, imprisonment in the monkey house of the Parisian zoo and internment in the prison camp, before faking cancer and obtaining her release. The writing is for the most part non-fictional and the author’s notes are most helpful. A memorable account of Due’s life and loves and the author’s choice of ending was perfect.

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers Lake Union for this advance copy.

Jane Healey brings to life a truly heroic WW2 story of American actress Drue Leyton Tartiere in Goodnight From Paris

Drue choosing love for husband and newly adopted home over her own safety, she accepts a job, using her fame and connections to become the voice America needs to hear, as Germany continues its assault to occupy France. With France now occupied and a warrant out on her life Drue continues to risk everything as her work with the French resistance becomes even more dangerous.

Goodnight From Paris had me captivated, a beautiful researched heartbreaking story about love, loss, bravery, resilience and lasting friendships. Another of Jane’s stories deserving of the screen.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Fabulous. The word that comes to mind thinking about this book. Well-researched, intriguing, and informative - a perfect combination. I loved the main character, Drue, an American actress living in Occupied France during WWII. The story follows her life as she works as a radio host and continuously pushes boundaries because she feels compelled to let Americans know what is happening in France. Nothing deters her, even death threats from Hitler. When the radio broadcast shuts down, she begins helping the Resistance. I found this book engaging from start to finish, highlighting those willing to risk their lives to free their country from the Nazis. Based on a real-life actress - Drue Leyton from Charlie Chan movies - it's a story of love, loss, and forging forward despite hardships. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing Company for the ARC of Goodnight from Paris by Jane Healey. I was so intrigued to learn about Drue Leyton and her heroic efforts in broadcasting WWII news from Paris, and then saving downed Allied pilots as part of The Resistance. This well researched and beautifully written historical novel was a compelling story, highly recommended!