What can I say that hasn’t already been said in the other amazing reviews? There is so much about WWII history that I never knew about. Putting together a narrative with two stories and their double timelines is a feat the author pulled off brilliantly! The main characters Helaine and Louise were both relatable and believable. I was shocked to learn that close to eight hundred prisoners were kept in Levitan (department store in Paris) for varying amounts of time while it was being operated by the Germans.

Although there are so many historical fiction novels written about this time period, I find that this one was sensitively written and I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.

London, 1953. Louise Burns is a married woman whose husband, Joe, a veteran, is haunted by nightmares of the war. Louise's post-war life has not met her expectations as she struggles to adapt as a wife and mother of two. She works part-time in a second-hand shop, where she discovers a necklace bearing the name of a luxury Parisian store. The necklace sparks a memory from her time as a British Red Cross volunteer in occupied France and Germany, where her friend Franny died under mysterious circumstances. Undeterred by her former Red Cross boss's dismissiveness, Louise travels to Paris to uncover the necklace's origins and its connection to her past. The narrative unfolds through a dual timeline, told from the perspectives of Louise and Helaine Weil, a young Jewish woman who was imprisoned in the Lévitan department store, which the Nazis used for sinister purposes. The mysterious link between the necklace and the characters' experiences is a powerful theme that inspires reflection on the human spirit's capacity for resilience and hope. As the two stories intersect, the characters' struggles and triumphs will leave you in awe of the strength of the human heart. Pam Jenoff's exceptional writing has crafted an eye-opening narrative that will linger long after the final page, inspiring courage in the face of adversity and faith in the transformative power of hope. This book is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and the power of hope, highly recommended for its thought-provoking and awe-inspiring storytelling.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC! I've really enjoyed Jenoff's past novels and Last Twilight in Paris is no exception. I appreciated that the time jump between the two perspectives was much shorter than most WW2 novels and that we were seeing the war from two very different perspectives rather than the typical war POV and was not around during the war POV. I definitely learned about something new (Levitan as a camp) in this and would recommend to anyone looking for a good historical fiction novel!

Stunning and dazzling work of fiction by none other than Pam Jenoff. This author's writing just gets better and better. Loved it immensely.

Really well written. I enjoyed reading this book. It gripped me from the beginning & had a hard time putting it down.

I enjoyed the characters & storyline. It was unexpected how it turned out & I enjoyed it a lot.

I look forward to reading more books by this author. The genre isn't one I normally choose, but I also enjoy reading outside my norm & wasn't disappointed!

I received this book as an ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author. She is a talented writer but due to a few parts of the book and a bit of language, I would not purchase it for my church library. This book revealed a little known aspect of prisoners of war during WWII, namely the use of a Paris department store to house Jewish prisoners who supposedly were well connected. Very surprising but true!

I received this book from the publisher via net galley in exchange for an honest review. Four stars.

As a fan of Pam Jenoff’s books, I was excited to pick this book up. I love it when I can learn new and interesting things from a book. This story begins in 1943 in Paris. Helaine, who is Jewish, has been imprisoned in Lévitan. Under the Nazi occupation of France, the Jewish-owned Parisian furniture store Lévitan was converted into a work camp where Jewish prisoners were held. It had to have been incredibly hard to sort and sell neighbors and friends' belongings.

The story switches between two timelines. In 1953, Louise, a mother of twins who worked for the Red Cross during the war, now works in a secondhand store where she comes across a necklace that looks familiar. She is drawn to it and hopes to find answers that have plagued her since the war.

The book started off slowly for me. It took until I was about halfway through to become invested, but I did enjoy the last half and wanted to know what happened. It is a story of love, betrayal and the bonds of friendship.

[Thanks to the publisher, Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the advance electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

What a fabulous story! Ms. Jenoff has hit this book out of the park. Her characters are well defined. Some you love and some you hate. The story within this book draws you in and makes you want to read to the very end to see how things turn out. While it is a sad time in history, this story shows that people had the will to persevere and survive in order to have better days ahead. I learned things reading this book that I never knew. It is a book that I would highly recommend as it is informative, captivating and engaging.

The Last Twilight in Paris is another beautifully written story by Pam Jenoff. This is my second book by Ms. Jenoff and I can assure you it won’t be my last. Ms. Jenoff is a very talented author who has the talent to grab your attention immediately. It is also educational in that it weaves people, places and events from history, in this case World War II. This is a unique story that blends love, heartbreak, mystery, sadness, horror as well as honor as she artfully describes the suffering and atrocities of so many people.

One of the things I love about this author is her character development. These characters will stay with you long after the story is finished. The two main characters are women who narrate the story. Both have lived through World War II. One story takes place while Helaine is living during the arrival of the Germans as they take over Paris. The second woman Louise’s story takes place not too long after the conclusion of the war. Both story lines were done wonderfully and flow back and forth seamlessly. The secondary characters are the husbands of these women and they are also interesting and memorable. Even the tertiary characters are memorable.

The story of Helaine was fascinating because it told of a place I had never heard of. During the invasion of Paris the Germans took over a furniture store called Levitan. They held Jews prisoners there to sort through and display items for sale. These items were taken (plundered) from Jewish homes and ultimately sold to German officers. On the forth floor of this building is where the prisoners slept. The research that the author has done on this unknown ‘camp’ is tireless and shocking. An atrocity of World War II you will not soon forget.

This is a fast paced novel. It was one of those rare books that I couldn’t put down and if I did I would pick it up as soon as I had a few minutes. The story is filled with danger, espionage, twists and turns, love and hate, sorrow and joy and most definitely unexpected revelations.

If you are a fan of Historical Fiction, like to learn little know facts about World War II than this is a must read for you. I cannot say enough about Pam Jenoff. She is an artful and skillful writer. She takes you into her story and wraps you in it until the end. Even at the end the story is still with you and not one you will soon forget. I cannot wait to see what she has in store for us next.

I would like to thank Pam Jenoff, Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I was so excited to see this book pop up on @netgalley as an automatic read for me through @htp_hive and @htpbooks influencer program! I love a good historical fiction read every now and then, and Pam Jenoff is one of my favorites! This title is set to publish on 2/4/25. Definitely add it to your TBR if you’re a historical fiction reader!

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This WW2 historical fiction read is based around a Parisian dept store that turns into a Nazi prison and one woman’s mission to find the owner of a missing necklace, and solve a 10 year old mystery. We follow 2 characters timelines; both Helaine and Louise, bouncing back and forth over 10 years time, to uncover what happened!


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I really enjoyed this read! I love mixing up my regular thriller/romsnce TBR with something different from time to time and this one didn’t dissapoint! I really enjoyed both women’s storylines and it kept me engaged throughout. I also found it fascinating learning that this Parisian dept store was turned into a war camp, which is something different that I hadn’t read about in any other WW2 book I’ve read. Pam Jenoff did an awesome job of weaving together a mystery storyline and information about WW2 at the same time. This one is a must for anyone who enjoys historical fiction!

What an incredible book. This was a hard to put down mystery of a heart necklace that interweaves the lives of two women and their different, harrowing experiences during the war. Intriguing, heartbreaking, and beautiful.

A beautifully written WW2 historical fiction book. I loved the two female main characters and there was some good mystery in this book. I will definitely be reading more from Pam Jenoff

LAST TWILIGHT IN PARIS is standard Jenoff fare—a well written story exposing a lesser known aspect of the atrocities of the Holocaust. In this case, the use of a once elegant Parisian department store as a camp for Jews of “elevated” status.

The story takes place both during the war, and in the years immediately following, and centers around two women linked via a mysterious necklace. Helaine, a Jewish woman, is the original owner of a necklace with half a heart, given to her by her husband Gabriel before they are separated. In 1953, Louise, a British thrift store worker, discovers half of the necklace at the bottom of a crate. She is convinced it is the same one she saw during the war, and embarks on a quest to discover how and why the necklace ended up in a donation bin.

I enjoyed this story, and of course, all these stories need to be told, but I would also love to see Jenoff tackle some other time period or subject matter

This is typical holocaust novel. The writing is solid and the story has a unique twist. Stories like this one are valuable due to the fact that we are living in times where indivicual rights are challenged. Take heed to this narrative.

This was my first book by Pam Jenoff and I can understand why she’s so popular. I couldn’t put this book down. I loved the characters and the dual storylines. It was well written and I enjoyed how everything came together in the end.

The next time I’m in the mood for historical fiction, I would definitely try another book by Jenoff. Thanks to Park Row Books and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

A new author to me, Pam Jenoff writes a deeply moving "love" story that takes place during the Holocaust and in the years after it. Louise is a housewife who was in the Red Cross during WW2. She travels back to Paris after the war to figure out the connection between a friend she lost and a necklace. We also meet Helaine who leads a sheltered childhood until she meets Gabriel. Separated by the events of World War 2, this love story has a happy ending thanks to Louise. A moving , love story about WW2 and Levitan

If I was allowed to quote this book (it’s not a finished copy so they could potentially change) my review would be filled with them. From the joy of puzzling together the past to insights into life and love, this book was filled with relatable and sincere moments. This story was different enough from past HF I’ve read so it felt like I was reading a fresh take and overall it had interesting storylines to follow with a solid ending.

I read the first half and then listen to the second half and both avenues were great!

I did learn a new term “rag and bone man” which I had to look up and found out it’s a “British term for a person who buys and sells used items, such as old clothes, furniture, and newspapers.” I also had to look up the features of an old Parisian Department store, Levitan, for a full picture of the story and luckily there was a plethora of photos. It helped me understand and connect to the story even more.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing for the arc and Harlequin Audio for the alc via Netgalley!

A well researched book about World War II. Historical fiction brings stories to the world that most of us know nothing about. History class in school just touches the surface of what went on during the war. I always learn something new in these books.
This is the story of two women a decade apart. Louise worked for the Red Cross delivering care packages to people in concentration camps. Helaine was a Jewish woman who lived through the war. A heart necklace the divides in two with each person having half connects this story. Half of the necklace is found in a thrift shop after the war. Can this necklace help find out about the death of Louise's friend in Germany?
This is a great story that brings history to life. If history was taught from individual stories I believe that people would be more interested.

Thank you to #NetGalley, #PamJenoff, and #ParkRow for a copy of this book.
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Pam Jenoff cleverly weaves the story of two different women and their experiences during WWII as well as a mystery unfolding as a result. While I should expect it now after reading so many fictionalized accountings, it still amazes me how many different perspectives and goings on occurred during WWII. I appreciate authors such as Pam Jenoff who continue to bring these stories to light.

I always find these stories fascinating. For such a long time I have been interested in various historical fiction books regarding WW2. I also have an obsession with Paris. To have both of these in one book made it so special.

The stories of each woman and their paths through time all surrounding a heart shaped locket kept me entranced. The ending was so unexpected but very satisfying.