Paris, 1920s. Tatiana Vytenis has worked hard to leave her past behind. Once a ruined Russian princess in hiding, she is now a sought-after model and engaged to Gérard de Sainte-Vierge – a handsome, if occasionally overbearing, aristocrat. With the Sainte-Vierge heirloom ruby sparkling on her finger, Tatiana feels as though she should be happy. Not long ago she was penniless and now she’s about … she’s about to become a marquise.
But fate still has a final hand to play. One night in a bohemian café in Montparnasse, Tatiana discovers she’s been the unknowing plaything of the Sainte-Vierge family. Hidden beneath their genteel exteriors, Gerard and his brother have a secret darker side, and her darling fiancé will gladly ruin Tatiana’s life to save his own reputation.
As Tatiana’s situation becomes ever more desperate, she crosses paths with an unlikely guardian angel. Serious, dark-haired Regan Dortmeyer is an American in Paris – a war photographer running from his own hard knocks in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. He’s no fancy French nobleman, but Regan has seen the lengths to which a wicked man like Gerard will go. As the consequences of her disastrous engagement threaten to swallow Tatiana up, he might be the only one who can save her now…
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Milliner’s Secret, The Paris Girl is a beautiful novel full of twists and turns, set against the breathtaking backdrop of 1920s Paris. Perfect for fans of Chanel Cleeton, Kathleen Tessaro and The Alice Network.
What readers are saying about The Paris Girl:
‘A beautifully written novel by an extremely talented writer. Excellent character depiction, plus an exciting storyline makes for a roaring success. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘A beautifully written, intriguing story of love, betrayal, crime and fashion – I absolutely loved this, the characters were engaging and believable, the setting glamorous, a wonderful read!’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Stunning, gripping historical fiction… Natalie Meg Evans writes so well, I will read anything she comes out with… I love this author’s work!’ All the Good Books, 5 stars
‘A wonderful read!!!… I couldn’t put this book down. Natalie Meg Evans has a way with words!’ NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
‘Natalie Meg Evans writes the best books about Paris. This was another excellent read… Ms. Evans descriptions leave me smiling, her attention to detail and research are some of the best things about her writing and about this particular story. Loved it!’ Meanderings and Muses, 5 stars
‘A wonderful read, historical fiction at its best… characters that come alive, a story that kept me turning the pages.’ NetGalley Reviewer
‘Wow! This is the best book I’ve had the pleasure of reading in some time… The characters were so real that I could easily picture them… I plan to add Natalie Meg Evans to my favourite author list.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars
‘I loved the setting for this book… It was a gorgeous story to read and a real page-turner… This is a lovely historical fiction novel… She has a lovely writing style and a natural talent – highly recommended!’ Donna’s Book Blog
‘…Tatiana is a really interesting character… the events of the book are utterly compelling. The plot and style are rich in historical detail and the Paris of the 1920s is beautifully realistic. There is a lot of emotion in this book… The Paris Girl is an impressive, almost epic saga of love and loss and I hope to read more from this author soon!’ LoopyLouLauramore
An exceptionally heart-wrenching story set in the world of haute couture in 1920s Paris.
Natalie Meg Evans’ The Paris Girl is the sequel to The Secret Vow. The books follow the lives and loves of Katya and Tatiana Vytenis, born Russian princesses, refugees from the Russian revolution, now deeply involved in the fashion industry in Paris. When The Paris Girl opens, it’s 1923, Tatiana is engaged to a marquis and working as a mannequin for Maison Javier, in which Katya is a partner. But some terrible truths about her fiance’s family send Tatiana’s life spinning in an unexpected and frightening direction. Spoiled and self-obsessed as the novel begins, Tatiana grows up at last, but it’s not easy.
I’ve enjoyed several of Evans’ novels, but my favorites are set in Paris and in the fashion industry. The Dress Thief is set in the late 1930s, as the characters wait for the beginning of war, and The Milliner’s Secret in the early years of World War II. A few supporting characters tie the books together, although only The Secret Vow and The Paris Girl are closely related.
If you enjoy deeply emotional historical fiction and an amazing sense of time and place, pick up anything by Natalie Meg Evans. You won’t be disappointed.
Couldn’t do it. Gave it 50 pages, and my mind was wandering ALL over ~ sadly, just couldn’t get into it. Stilted writing; needed a better editor for a crisper story. Characters weren’t interesting enough to finish it; they weren’t fully drawn to entice me to CARE about them. Didn’t care! Stopped reading.
I RARELY stop reading ~ I used to think that if someone took the time to write and publish a book, it was worth my time to read and finish it. No more. I’m done with that ~ so in the past 5 years, I’ve actually stopped reading only about maybe 4 books ~ not even one a year. I believe it’s mainly because I carefully vet books as I choose to buy them.
(Full disclosure: I usually buy “free” books, but I’d hoped this could become a Book Club selection, so I paid whatever for it. Doubly disappointed)
I very much enjoyed this book. I thought that most of the characters were vivid, and they were a good representation of the different types of people one would find in post-WWI Paris. The plot was not hard to follow, but readers should be aware that it is not exactly a linear read; a lot happens, and there are memories woven into current action. It is not hard to follow but could take some concentration to understand the characters’ motivations and actions. It is still a great read. For a detailed review, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a complimentary, pre-release, digital ARC of this book.
I really enjoyed this story that takes place in Paris in the early 1920s in the fashion industry. Tatiana Vytenis is a Russian princess who is a fashion mannequin as they were called back then. She is engaged to a real cad, Gerard de Sainte-Vierge whose brother, Armand, is in love with Tatiana. Gerard’s mother does not think Tatiana is good enough for her son and she wants him to marry his rich cousin. There are lots of different story lines taking place and there are a lot of characters to keep track of which made this a very interesting read. I did not like the main character, Tatiana, at all. Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC of this very interesting story of love and betrayal in exchange for an honest review.
This is my first book by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Natalie Meg Evans has a very descriptive style of writing so it is easy to picture Paris in the 1920 from cafes to fashion houses to the beautiful Parisian streets.
It is a tale of growing up, making difficult choices, secrets, heartships, unexpected friendships and off course love. All in the aftermath of WWI in the city of Light.
It is a wonderful book with interesting characters.