From a Paris Balcony
From a Paris Balcony by Ella Carey, published by Grand Central Publishing in 2022, is a historical fiction novel that intertwines the lives of two women across different timelines. The story begins in England in 1895 with Louisa West, a young woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels when her husband abandons her. Seeking solace in Paris, Louisa confronts her grief, leading to a tragic turn of events. In 2015, her descendant Sarah West grapples with her own losses and discovers a letter that reveals the mysteries surrounding Louisa’s life and death.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family legacy and the search for truth. As Sarah delves into her ancestor’s past, she uncovers secrets that challenge everything she thought she knew about her family. The novel features multiple timelines, allowing for a rich exploration of both women’s experiences against the backdrop of Paris’s enchanting streets. With 288 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on the connections between past and present, and the impact of history on personal identity.
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The small green chest was concealed at the back of her father’s wardrobe. Its hinges were made of brass that must once have shone, but now the surface was roughened and dull. As she opened the lock, there was only one thing inside: a letter, postmarked 1895, Paris.
England, 1895. Louisa West, a young beauty from Boston, looks like she has it all: a handsome husband, she is lady of Ashworth Manor and one day she’ll be a duchess. But in truth, her life is falling apart. Louisa’s honeymoon is barely over when her husband deserts her, leaving her devastated and alone. She flees to Paris, longing to escape her grief, but finds only tragedy…
Boston, 2015. Life hasn’t been kind to Sarah West. In one year, she has lost both her parents and her marriage. After her father’s death, Sarah is sorting through his belongings when she finds a letter about her mysterious ancestor, Louisa. There have always been whispers in the family about Louisa’s suicide–from a high balcony in Paris–but as Sarah reads, she starts to question everything she was told. Desperate to leave her broken heart behind, she books a trip to Paris to find out more…
When Sarah arrives in the city of lights, the cobbled streets of Montmartre and the river Seine at twilight make her heart sing. Then, on the bookshelf of a beautiful Paris apartment, hidden inside the yellowing pages of an old novel, she finds a note about Louisa which shatters Sarah’s understanding of her family’s past. Did Louisa really throw herself from a Paris balcony? And when Sarah uncovers the truth, will it change everything about her future?
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