The Socialite
A Novel of World War II
by J'nell Ciesielski
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Pub Date Apr 14 2020 | Archive Date Oct 19 2020
Thomas Nelson--FICTION | Thomas Nelson
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Description
When her younger sister runs away to Paris to live with a German officer high up in Hitler’s favor, English socialite Kat embarks on a dangerous journey to save her sister from the Nazis. Glamour, romance, and espionage collide in this exciting, high-stakes adventure.
As the daughter of Sir Alfred Whitford, Kat has certain responsibilities. Chasing her wayward younger sister, Ellie, to Nazi-occupied Paris was never supposed to be one of them. Unfortunately, Ellie has grown accustomed to the luxurious lifestyle her Nazi lover provides and has no intention of going back to the shackled life their parents dictate—but Kat will stop at nothing to bring her sister home.
Barrett Anderson was arrested for defending himself against a drunken bully of high birth. Given the option of jail or training Resistance fighters in Paris, Barrett chooses the latter. He poses as a bar owner, entertaining Nazis at night while his men train right below their jackboots during the day. An assignment to watch over two English debutantes is the last thing he needs, but a payout from their father is too tempting to resist.
From the moment Kat and Barrett meet, tempers flare and sparks fly. Despite their differences, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other in order to survive this deadly mission. In the end, their hearts may prove more traitorous than the dangers waiting around the corner.
Both a daring journey into Nazi-occupied Paris and a captivating love story, The Socialite will enchant readers with its beautiful prose and unforgettable characters.
Praise for The Socialite:
“Smart, savvy, and seductive, J’nell Ciesielski’s The Socialite takes the reader on a high-stakes thrill ride through the darkness of WWII–occupied Paris.”—Kristy Cambron, bestselling and award-winning author
“In the tradition of Ariel Lawhon and Kate Quinn, The Socialite immerses readers in the glamor and destruction of Nazi-occupied Paris. A picture-perfect portrait of early 1940s Paris, this impeccably researched love story stands out in a sea of WWII-era fiction with its distinctive crystalline voice and unforgettable hero and heroine.”—Rachel McMillan, author of The London Restoration
- Exciting World War II historical romance
- Full-length, stand-alone novel
- Book length: 110,000 words
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780785233527 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 368 |
Featured Reviews
Sue G, Reviewer
THE SOCIALITE by J'NELL CIESIELSKI is a book that gripped me from the beginning right to the last page. The author describes very well the terror of living in Nazi occupied France during WW11, and the horrors that were perpetrated by Hitler and his minions.
When Kathleen Whitford, a young British socialite, goes to Paris to try and snatch her love struck sister, Ellie, out of the arms of Major Eric von Schlegel, she has her work cut out. In order to keep an eye on her sister, she is drawn into socializing with the enemy, quite often at the Blue Stag, owned by Barrett Anderson. She is good at this, having been brought up in the higher echelons of society. In the beginning she has no idea that her father, the illustrious Sir Alfred Whitford, has sent Barrett on a mission to bring his daughters home safely. When the powers that be in England see her success in Nazi society, they send orders that she and Barrett are not to think of rescuing Ellie until they have infiltrated Nazi society and gained intelligence for Britain, which could even help end the war.
There is so much more to the plot than this, but I do not want to tell you any more and spoil things for you.
Full of romance and suspense and with great characters, I really recommend The Socialite as a most enjoyable and exciting read.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.
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