After Paris
After Paris by Mary Ellen Taylor, published by Amazon Publishing in May 2025, is a narrative that weaves together the lives of three women across different eras. This edition spans 335 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Ruby Nevins, a twenty-five-year-old woman who, after battling cancer, embarks on a journey of self-discovery while researching a French actress. Her quest leads her to an old diary that reveals the intertwined fates of women from 1940s France and present-day Virginia.
Readers will find a tale that explores themes of survival, resilience, and the bonds formed through shared struggles. The narrative delves into the lives of Cécile, a prominent figure in early French cinema who disappeared during Nazi occupation, and Sylvia Rousseau, her dressmaker and confidante. As Ruby uncovers their stories, she recognizes their courage in the face of adversity, drawing parallels to her own fight for a hopeful future. This book presents a rich tapestry of historical and contemporary elements, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring strength of women across generations.
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From the author of The Brighter the Light comes a haunting tale of hope that spans generations, intertwining the lives of three women who fight for survival in 1940s France and present-day Virginia.
At twenty-five, Ruby Nevins has already endured more than most. But after two years of battling cancer, she’s warily determined to move forward. Researching a new project about a French actress, she soon uncovers an old diary that will change her life forever…
Cécile, the “it” girl of early 1940s French cinema, vanished from Nazi-occupied Paris in 1942. Sylvia Rousseau, Cécile’s dressmaker and confidante, left that same year. Working to piece together the truth behind Cécile’s disappearance and Sylvia’s extraordinary life, Ruby recognizes the women as kindred spirits. They risked their hearts and lives to aid the Resistance, and each day was a struggle to survive.
Ruby knows her cancer could come back, but she’s learning to embrace the future rather than fear it. If Cécile and Sylvia could live their lives in the shadow of death, so can Ruby. Because she knows there’s so much life–and love–to fight for.
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