One of the most anticipated books being published this year and I was lucky enough to been approved this advanced copy.

Kristin Harmel is one of my favorite authors of historical fiction novels that take place during World War II.

I always feel like I'm right there next in her well written stories and next to her characters, and thet stay with me long after I have finished reading.The Paris Daughter can be added to all her other books that I have read.

It's a story of friendship,love, grief and loss and the long term effects that war has on people.a story that will be with me for a very long time.

Thank you Netgalley and Simon and Schuster for allowing me to read this emotional story.

All thoughts and opinions are my own and aren't influenced by anyone else.

Wish I could give this book more stars

It would be easy to dislike Juliette as the story unfolds. But one can’t help but feel sorry for her. She is a woman so lost in the past, that she cannot move forward and cannot see how this affects everyone around her.

Elise, Juliette’s best friend has suffered unimaginable loss as well. She is also lost in the past, but seems to handle it much better.

Two women, whose lives are torn apart in WWII, must deal with a deluge of regret over a single decision made by each of them that alters the course of their lives and the people in them.

It’s a story of the bond between a parent and child, of profound grief, guilt and anger. The emotion in the story is visceral.

Kristin Harmel creates compelling stories with well developed characters and this one was certainly no exception. I think the ending will shock you. This would benefit from one more chapter or an epilogue though. 4.5 stars.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon and Schuster Canada for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A historical drama set in WW 2 Paris, France. Definitely worth the time to read this one!

Elise LeClair and Juliette Foulon, both Americans, become friends in 1939 as Hitler is moving towards France. They have very different marriages, very different lives, but they bond over their children, Mathilde LeClair & Lucie Foulon. As the occupiers reach Paris Elise must leave her daughter with Juliette in order to protect both Elise and Mathilde.
Survival is not guaranteed and finding family when the war ends does not always end well.

The joy of family, friendship is complicated by the sorrow of loss while rebuilding after years of hardships.

Well researched and details so well written you can picture the scenes. Characters you quickly care about and wish you could rescue. Another Kristin Hannah winner.

The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel is a well written, excellent WWII story that I throughly enjoyed. It is a heartbreaking, gripping novel about the sacrifices that families make during wartimes and the consequences from those choices.

The story follows Elise and Juliette, friends, through WWII in France and how their lives are forever changed. Both women are struggling separately after the war to get past their loss and move forward. It shows the courage and a mother’s love to make extremely difficult decisions to save the ones we cherish most. The friendship between the two women and the forgiveness that is shown is heartwarming.

I really enjoyed this author’s writing style and would highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for an ARC copy of this book.

Kristin Harmel does it again! Hands down the best historical fiction writer, she always gives you what you want and has become an auto buy. If you’re new to Kristins work start here and if you’re a long time fan you won’t be disappointed!