I thought i would like this book after reading the blurb on the cover. However the story is repetitive and slow paced. I finish it but I don’t recommend it!

An intriguing Second World War thriller about a cat and mouse chase relating to the medical records of Adolf Hitler. The novel takes us from Nazi Germany’s Hamburg to pre- and post-occupation Paris, with reference to famous people and places throughout. An entertaining and easy read, but with an unbelievable twist at the end

I have read a number of WWII historical fiction novels and I haven't read anything like this before! An emotional and page turning read. I loved the mention of famous authors and a shared love of books mentioned throughout. For historical fiction lovers this one is for you!

This book was great - you never knew what was going to happen, or who was a spy who could turn against Katja, Daniel or the Dr. This is a tough read but didn't want to put it down. The ending was the best, and not one you could predict.

I usually love WWII books, but this one felt very slow and repetative. I ended up not finishing it at about 50%. I felt like I could set this book down and walk away from it for days without thinking about it or caring about picking it back up. This easily could've been I was not in the right headspace for this novel.

Here I was thinking "why the hell did I request another WWII fiction from NetGalley? They're all the same, everything has been written 🤔" I'm so glad this one was twisty and highly enjoyable -for a book about Nazis!😁. It turns out the story is rooted on true facts. There was a shrink (a real German one) who treated Hitler after he was injured during WWI and came to the conclusion that Hitler was delusional and mentally insane, congrats gut doktor, we know! Of course the real doktor didn't live to tell the tale, the Gestapo made sure of that. However, the doctor's notebook with Hitler's treatment notes is the base for this fictionalized what if the doctor had lived, kept the notebook, hired a brave German non-Jewish blonde gorgeous young assistant to translate it, who risks her life and her loved ones' in order to get the notebook to Paris, she falls in love with an Irish journalist, and when France is invaded they sail to try to reach British coasts (in the middle of battle) ir order to basically hand in the notebook to the British intelligence. This book is not a new favorite I'd like to re-read (though I wouldn't mind watching a direct to streaming movie 😲) but I was hooked and that's what counts

Katja Heinz lives with her widowed mother in Hamburg, Germany, her mutti hasn’t been the same since her father died and she’s suffering from a mental illness. Katja begins working for Doctor Ernst Viktor as his receptionist and she has no idea he wants her type up secret medical records. The doctor treated a patient years ago during The Great War, he kept a notebook of his findings, the person was suffering from a severe psychological and personality disorder and his name is Adolf Hitler.

With the rise of Adolf Hitler’s popularity in Germany and the threat of another war starting and Doctor Viktor knows the information he has is extremely important. It’s also very dangerous, if anyone discovers the journal or the manuscript Katja's been typing, his and secretaries lives are on the line.

Doctor ViKtor wants his medical notes and thoughts about the dictator published, he and Katja travel to Paris. Here Katja meets two people who will have an influence on the decisions she makes, her safety and future. One is Irish journalist Daniel Keenan and the other is Sylvia Beach the American owner of the bookshop called, Shakespeare and Company. Katja and Doctor Viktor are being watched, at the clinic, and their movements around Hamburg and in Paris. Not only do they have to worry about German spies, Doctor Viktor has made enemies at the hospital and they would do anything to get rid of him.

Shakespeare and Company isn't just a bookshop, it's a lending library, a gathering place for authors, book lovers and lost souls. Daniel’s an avid reader, he hangs out at the bookshop because he’s lost his way, his wife and daughter were tragically killed and the two people who understand how he feels are Sylvia and especially Katja whose father was murdered in Germany. Doctor Viktor, Daniel and Katja over the course of seven months, try to get his notebook published, they face many obstacles, setbacks, accusations, enemies and so much more!

I received a copy of The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris from NetGalley and HQ Digital in exchange for an honest review. The narrative looks at the lead up and the start of the Second World War from another angle and it’s told from a different perspective. Once again a well-researched and written historical fiction story by Ms. Harris, full of real facts, and with elements of suspense, mystery, with so many twists and turns and I certainly didn’t predict the ending. Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book and two others I have read by Tessa Harris, Beneath a Starless Sea and The Light We Left Behind.

This is such a good book. I was intrigued by the description of the book, curious to know how it would end before I'd even read the first page. We all know what happened, and the terrible outcome of Hitler's rule and the war. So I wanted to know how this fictional story would turn out.

Katja Heinz is a brave character. When Katja first realises the notes she is typing up are in relation to Hitler, she feels betrayed and doesn't want to get involved. However, she needs the money to take care of herself and her widowed mother, and Dr Viktor can be a persuasive man. He knows what happened to Katja's father, he even knew of his work and persuades Katja that everything he has in his medical notes proves Hitler must be stopped at all costs. Katja decides to carry on with the work in honour of her own father's memory, it would make him proud.

What follows is a cat and mouse game of Katja and Dr Viktor trying to get the notes typed up in secret, keep the original notes hidden, whilst all the while Hitler's spies were closing in on them. Their quest for a publisher takes them to Paris. Here we're introduced to more characters who will play a vital role in the plot. It's quite a fast paced, thrilling story which keeps you turning the pages to find out more. There are lots of twists and turns, with some emotional scenes, with the characters putting their lives in ever more danger. I loved the ending of this book and I also enjoyed reading the author's notes at the end, where she tells us of the facts she has researched that led to the ideas behind this book, and offers very interesting further reading.

A fabulous story mixing fictitious characters and events with historical fact.

The Paris Notebook is about Katja's terrifying ordeal in getting Hitlers mental health records out of Germany at the start of WWII. Going from Germany to Paris and then England trying to get a publisher for the notebook in order to tell the world the danger they are in from Hitler being chased by the Nazi's at every turn.

I really enjoyed this story it had me gripped from the beginning. Any book featuring books, booksellers and bookshops is always a good choice for me and in Paris the story centres around the bookshop "Shakespeare & Company" . Katja meets the love of her life Daniel there and makes a good friend in the bookshops owner.

There were twists and turns everywhere. Just when you thought a solution had been reached the story took another turn one of which I did not expect although this was eventually resolved at the end (thank you Tessa I would not have forgiven you if you had let that happen). I won't spoil it for anyone here you will have to read the book.

The story felt very plausible to me and in fact the author mentions the truth behind Hitlers medical records in the afterword,

A fab read that felt really real and I will certainly be reading more Tessa Harris books.

Well written and and an interesting read. The plot of the book was most believable and the authors detailed research was obvious, recommended.

This is a great read. It develops suspense and tension as the heroine is slowly drawn into the plans to publish the medical records of a certain AH just before the outbreak of WW2. Woven into this plot is a love story with a drunken Irishmen seeking escape from the tragic, unjust killing of his wife and child at the hands of the British. A really absorbing, well constructed novel. Excellent

The novel’s opening grips the reader with heart-beating suspense. I rooted for the girl, yet I knew nothing about her. This is how Tessa Harris masterfully hooks the reader.
The backstory gradually emerges as the suspense increases. This is not a book you can set aside until next day. The characters are so alive. I feel I have always known them, despite there being no lengthy character descriptions, which I am not particularly fond of.
Ms. Harris tackled a relatively unknown and controversial fact about injuries Hitler received on the front in WWI. I refrain from mentioning the injuries to avoid a spoiler. Enough to say that the research is impeccable.
The tension between the characters and their environment, whether in Nazi Germany or Paris, increases with every page.
Katja is so human. A young woman, she struggles with a job, a past tragedy and an infirm, aging mother, but Katja develops into a strong woman determined to fulfil the mission entrusted to her, and finds love along the way. A final twist will have you reaching for a tissue.
This well written novel is a must read. However, I would recommend that Tessa Harris either does not insert French language into the novel or finds a qualified native French speaker to correct her attempts at writing French. I have to presume she used AI translating software and, if sometimes the result is hilarious, it also makes one weep.

This was an interesting read. The journey of a young woman trying to stop a war and a mentally unstable dictator. Katja is employed by Dr Viktor to carry out a secret job that could get anyone involved killed. Katja knows how important it is and is set in continuing the plan through to the end. Spurred on by the heartache of losing her father and more recently her mother.
She meets Daniel who has been through his own heartache and together they find love. They heal each other and do what they need to do to get the Paris Notebook into the right hands.
Thank you netgally for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was an amazing read. Beautifully written and shows the story in much detail. I enjoyed reading it so much.

A good and compelling story, I appreciated the attention to the details and the well researched historical background.
The plot flows and the characters are fleshed out.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this arc, all opinions are mine

Great page turner, so gripping it kept me up reading into the night. An unusual premise - mental health notes of a dictator - brought to life by interesting characters. Occasionally a little implausible - everything that can happen to this poor woman does happen - but the writing carried it. A bit melodramatic as well but with such a twist at the end, I have no real complaints.

The ARC (for which many thanks) has numerous errors, inconsistencies and repetitions but I'm sure these will be sorted out before publication.

A winner.

With many books set during World War II, I am always delighted to come across one that brings something different. The Paris Notebooks has something different, it is based on written accounts of a psychiatrist who treated Hitler after a gas attack during WWI. Can you imagine how important such documents would be and how they could be used? This story tells of what could have happened if the notebook eventually found its way into allied hands.

There are several characters in this book, the main one being Katja Heinz. A young girl looking after her mother has just been accepted for a job working as a PA for Doctor Viktor. The author tells of how Viktor treated Hilter and kept a medical notebook, he wants to let the world see the danger they are in as Hitler is just starting to show the world his idea of the future. Many are wary as they don't want to rock the boat, Jews are being persecuted, Hitler is starting to advance and not everyone thinks he will do what we all know eventually he does.

Using Katja as the main protagonist was a fabulous move, having a heroine who is naive, but headstrong is great. The author uses her to show the fear that is instilled in people living in Germany at the time who are not fully supportive of this new regime. Having her put herself in the midst of things had me with my heart in my mouth hoping she would come through each incident unscathed. She does suffer loss as many at the time have and it is a stubborn streak and a sense of doing what is right that keeps her progressing forward.

This was a slower-paced story at the beginning and I liked this. It gave me a chance to understand the backgrounds of the characters and gave me more idea of their personalities so that when they did have to face something traumatic it felt right.

As well as having a huge amount of danger and suspense, this book also has some emotional scenes. I admit to having very tear-filled eyes while reading some of the scenes. Even though war is looming and eventually does happen, life still progresses. Unexpected meetings and chance events happen and knowing that there is someone that understands what you are going through makes things a little more bearable.

This is a fabulous story that I adored. The character of Katja and those she meets as she tries to deliver a notebook that could change the war is brilliant. This is a book that does contain some actual events and the author has included some insightful and useful additions at the end of the book, this makes great further reading on the internet.

If you are a fan of stories set during WWII that have some strong characters and very memorable scenes then this is one for you. A mix of danger, suspense, mystery, romance and heartbreaking choices make for a story I would definitely recommend.

Doctor Viktor treated soldiers for psychological disorders and at the end of the first world war one of his patients was Hitler.
In January 1939 Katja Heinz was employed by Dr Viktor to type up the notes he made about Hitler. Notes which could change the course of the impending war. However, Hitler has his spies everywhere who will stop at nothing to stop the book being published.
This is based on a true story.

I love dual POV, especially in a historical fiction novel. I'm really grateful that I was able to read this book, and get to know Katja and Daniel. Two people who survived so much and lived through so much. I liked the description of Katja's discomfort at seeing the propaganda around Germany and Daniels experience in Paris where everyone tried to pretend it was fine. It was set in a good time period, one where a war is happening, but many chose to ignore what was going on around them. I recommend diving in and reading this book!

An amazing story set during World War Two about a young Jewish girl who comes upon incriminating evidence about Adolf Hitlers mental state and the lengths she went to to ensure the allies received it.
It is an incredible love story as well but it’s also pulls no punches about the lengths that the Gestapo went to ensure that this evidence did not get into the wrong hands.
Beautifully written characters with which you fall in love with from the very first page.
At times very sad as it is very evocative of the era.