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In The Riviera House by Natasha Lester, the story intertwines two timelines. In one, a young woman in Paris during World War II becomes involved in a daring effort to protect art from the Nazis. In the other, a modern-day woman discovers a mysterious link to the war-torn past while investigating her own family's history. Their lives connect through a hauntingly beautiful villa on the French Riviera, revealing secrets of love, loss, and courage.
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If you enjoy stories that blend historical drama with mystery, all set against the backdrop of World War II, this book could captivate your imagination. It intertwines the lives of courageous women, art conservation, and secrets stretching from the past to the present, offering an engaging narrative of resilience and intrigue.

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Paris, 1939

When Nazis occupy the city, Eliane Dufort is heartbroken—her lover flees for England and her family to the country. She finds herself working at the Louvre on a dangerous secret mission for the French Resistance: to record the priceless national treasures the Germans are stealing.

Present Day

Desperate to escape her grief, Remy Lang leaves her life in Sydney for the French Riviera. While working on her vintage fashion business, she discovers a catalogue of artworks stolen during World War II and is shocked to see a painting that hung on her childhood bedroom wall. Does the Riviera house hold more secrets than Remy is ready to face?

Lush, engrossing and deeply moving, this is the story of the brave women who worked against the Nazis, told by the international bestselling author of The Paris Secret and The French Photographer.

"Leaves you almost as breathless as its colourful tapestry of lead characters" — The Australian Women's Weekly

"Gripping from the first page, a compelling story of mystery and intrigue, and I couldn't put it down ... I loved the sumptuous French settings, the gorgeous art and fashions and fascinating true story of the Nazi theft of French artworks" — TANIA BLANCHARD

"The novel kept me up at night, turning the pages faster and faster" — JANET SKESLIEN CHARLES, author of The Paris Library

"This beautifully written historical novel about a brave woman who worked against the Nazis will have you wiping away tears" — Woman's Day

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The Riviera House by Natasha Lester has garnered positive attention, with readers praising its evocative storytelling and rich historical detail. The narrative intertwines art, love, and resilience against the backdrop of World War II, capturing the essence of both the characters' struggles and their triumphs. The dual timelines and well-researched settings have been appreciated for adding depth and emotional resonance to the story.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733648656

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 464

About the Author

Natasha Lester is the international bestselling author of A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald, Her Mother's Secret, The Paris Seamstress, The French Photographer, The Paris Secret, The Riviera House, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre and The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, and a former marketing executive for L'Oreal. Her novels have been translated into 21 languages and are published all around the world. Her eighth novel, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, was longlisted for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.

When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, practising the art of fashion illustration and reading about history. Natasha is a sought-after public speaker and lives with her husband and three children in Perth, Western Australia.

For all the latest news from Natasha, visit natashalester.substack.com, subscribe to her newsletter Bijoux, follow her on Instagram (natashalesterauthor), or join the readers who have become Natasha's friend on Facebook.

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