By Kelly Bridgewater
Paris, 1940
German tanks rumble through the streets of Paris, forcing frightened citizens
to flee. But not everyone has the luxury to leave. Camille Lacroix, a
chambermaid at the world-famous Hôtel Ritz, must stay to support her family
back home in Brittany. Desperate to earn money, Camille also acts as a lady’s
maid for longtime guest Vivian Miller, a glamorous American widow—and a Nazi
sympathizer.
Despite her distrust of the woman, Camille turns to Vivian when her friend and
fellow hotel maid Rachel Berman needs help getting out of Paris. It’s then that
Camille discovers that Vivian is not what she seems… The American has been
using her wealth and connections to secretly obtain travel papers for Jewish
refugees.
While hiding Rachel in an underground bunker under a Nazi’s nose, a daring
escape plan is hatched. But as the net grows tighter, and the Germans more
ruthless, Camille’s courage will be tested to the extreme…
My
Thoughts:
The
Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan is a dark look into
the world of the Nazi's and their control over everyone during World War II.
The story is told from three point of views. A Jewish girl, a French girl, and
a wealthy American. The story starts in the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France. Ryan
did not shy away from the abuse and horror that was given and taken by the
American. The plot is disturbing, horrific, yet informative of the realities of
World War II. Definitely a plot that captured my attention and did not let go.
It was different and unique from all the World War II stories that I have read.
Each of the heroines were brave and fought against the injustice done to them.
Each of them put their own comfort on the lines to save someone else. A concept
that is rarely heard of anymore. Everytime I read stories that show the horror
that people did to others during this time period, it always makes me cringe
and wonder what I would do. With the way that the American economy is going, I
might find out sooner than later. Sadly to admit. Overall, The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan is an informative tale of
horror and bravery during World War II Paris, France. I really enjoyed this
novel.
I received a complimentary copy of The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan from
Love Inspired Publishing, but the opinions stated are all my own.
My
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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