The Paris Apartment by Kelly Bowen

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A heart-wrenching novel that unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices -- perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.

When a woman inherits a Parisian apartment undisturbed since WWII, she discovers that it may hold the key to unraveling her cold and distant great-grandmother's secret life -- a past of sacrifice during a mission to protect those she loved.

The Paris Apartment tells the story of four different characters, in the present and in the past: Estelle and Sophie in occupied France (mostly) and Lia and Gabriel in the present day (2017). It tells the story of people who helped in the best way they can, of people who did their best to survive and to help others survive. It tells a story of strength and resilience and about hope and light in the middle of darkness.

The story was deeply interesting and heartbreaking at times, the characters were complex and strong and I enjoyed reading about the art. I liked that it has a bit of mystery in the story, and just a dash of romance, that made it unique too.

I enjoyed the book and I am certainly captivated by Bowen’s writing style, I will definitely keep an eye on her work.

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