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The Postmistress of Paris

A Novel
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The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. It follows the story of NanΓ©e, an American heiress who bravely uses her wealth and social skills to help those in danger under the Nazi regime. Her efforts intertwine with a German-Jewish photographer, and together they navigate the perils of occupied France, showcasing courage and love amidst the chaos of war.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by tales of courage and love set against the backdrop of World War II. It delves into the lives of those who bravely resist oppression in Nazi-occupied France, blending historical detail with an emotional, human story. This compelling historical fiction may appeal to those who appreciate strong character development and rich, atmospheric settings.

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The Postmistress of Paris

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AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK A GMA BUZZ PICK AN INDIE NEXT PICK AN AMAZON BEST OF THE MONTH PICK, LITERATURE AND FICTION * A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK

The New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting novelβ€”a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courageβ€”about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe.

Wealthy, beautiful NaneΓ© was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, NaneΓ© uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety.

Photographer Edouard Moss has escaped Germany with his young daughter only to be interned in a French labour camp. His life collides with Naneé’s in this sweeping tale of romance and danger set in a world aflame with personal and political passion.

Inspired by the real-life Chicago heiress Mary Jayne Gold, who worked with American journalist Varian Fry to smuggle artists and intellectuals out of France, The Postmistress of Paris is the haunting story of an indomitable woman whose strength, bravery, and love is a beacon of hope in a time of terror.

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The Postmistress of Paris by Meg Waite Clayton has received praise for its evocative storytelling and complex characters. Critics commend its gripping portrayal of love, art, and heroism amidst the perilous backdrop of Nazi-occupied France. The novel is celebrated for its intricate narrative layers and its capacity to beautifully intertwine themes of courage, humanity, and sacrifice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062946997

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperPaperbacks

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Meg Waite Clayton is a New York Times bestselling author of six novels, most recently Beautiful Exiles. Her prior novels include the Langum-Prize honoured The Race for Paris; The Language of Light, a finalist for the Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction (now the PEN/Bellwether); and The Wednesday Sisters, one of Entertainment Weekly's 25 Essential Best Friend Novels of all time. She has also written for the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, and public radio, often on the subject of the particular challenges women face. A graduate of the University of Michigan and its law school, Meg also writes "Listen In," a monthly audiobook review column for the San Francisco Chronicle. megwaiteclayton.com

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