Browsing: France

Marie and Pierre fight to stay together as the British Navy set their sights on the fortress at Louisbourg… The war-torn Canadian frontier comes alive in this “engaging work” with “a spectacular choice of setting” (Kirkus Reviews).

A “breathless colonial tale” (Julie Lessman) set in 1759: Mercy Lytton and Elias Dubois are from different worlds, but a dangerous mission brings them together. Will faith help them conquer their differences and find love in a time of war?

Soon after World War II, the young children of Nazi leaders learned of their parents’ horrific crimes. This well-researched look at their experiences will give readers a chilling new perspective on the Third Reich. “Crasnianski is to be praised for her diligence and candor” (Booklist).

This “masterful… brilliantly constructed” classic (Zadie Smith) from “one of the finest writers of any language” (The Washington Post) follows a British journalist and a CIA agent in 1950s Vietnam. “Compelling” (The New York Times).

In Nazi-occupied France, four unlikely rebels join together to resist the enemy. But with the Gestapo on their trail, one false move could spell disaster… Suspense and intrigue abound in this compelling World War II tale.

“Amazing… A compulsively readable novel” (Gregory Maguire): An orphan apprenticing for a wax sculptor in 18th-century Paris discovers her talent — gaining the attention of royalty and earning the name Madame Tussaud. “Don’t miss this eccentric charmer!” (Margaret Atwood).

From a New York Times bestselling author praised for “bedrock research and a butterfly’s delicate touch with characters” (Diana Gabaldon): When captured French Canadian lieutenant Jean-Philippe falls in love with Lydia, the daughter of a Long Island family, their shared passion will change their lives forever.

At the height of World War II, young seamstress Estella travels from Paris to New York City to pursue a career in fashion. Decades later, her granddaughter, Fabienne, works to uncover the secrets of Estelle’s past. “This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish” (Publishers Weekly starred review).

In 1940s France, the Legrand siblings — Giselle, Kamille, and Marcel — find themselves caught up in the French Resistance. A powerful tale of wartime heartache and endurance.

“Endearing” (USA Today): The New York Times bestselling author of A Year in Provence shares tales from his life in the south of France in this “warm, nostalgia-soaked look at the place [Mayle] loved so dearly” (Travel and Leisure).