The Paris Deception
By Bryn Turnbull
Genre:- Historical Fiction
This story is taken from the viewpoint of two women. Sophie Dix fled Germany with her brother as the Nazis began taking power. She works in the Jeu de Paume Museum restoring Art. Fabienne Brandt, Sophie's sister-in-law, was a modern artist until the Nazis stopped her work that they deemed to be degenerate. When Sophie discovers that the Nazis are stealing Art from Jewish families and claiming it for their own, she decides to protect these valuable treasures from being stolen or destroyed. With the assistance of her sister-in-law, they set out on a task that will lead them into inevitable danger.
This story was very intriguing. I enjoyed the fact that it combined elements of art history, the Art of making champagne, historical events and espionage. I felt very immersed in the world of France during WWII while reading this book. Bryn Turnbull is an expert at crafting descriptions that bring the various locales to life for the reader.
If you are a fan of Kate Quinn's books, you will enjoy The Paris Deception. Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
4 stars out of 5
Available May 30, 2023