Last Twilight in Paris
Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff, published by Park Row Books on February 4, 2025, is a historical novel that intertwines themes of love, survival, and mystery. Set in London in 1953, the story follows Louise, who discovers a necklace in a secondhand shop that connects her to her past experiences with the Red Cross during Nazi-occupied Europe. As she seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding her friend Franny’s death, Louise’s journey takes her back to Paris, where she confronts the dark history of a once-glamorous department store.
Readers will find a narrative rich in historical context, exploring the impact of war on personal relationships and the quest for truth. The novel delves into the complexities of Louise’s romantic history with her former boss Ian, as they navigate the challenges posed by their shared past and the secrets of the Lévitan department store. Last Twilight in Paris presents a compelling exploration of sacrifice and resistance, highlighting the enduring power of love amidst adversity. This edition spans 336 pages and is available in English.
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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
“A fast-paced and vibrant wartime tale of holding on to love against the odds and learning to fight for the truth.” -Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter
A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff
London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe –and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war.
Following the trail of clues to Paris, Louise seeks help from her former boss Ian, with whom she shares a romantic history. The necklace leads them to discover the dark history of Lévitan–a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there, torn apart from her husband when the Germans invaded France.
Louise races to find the connection between the necklace, the department store and Franny’s death. But nothing is as it seems, and there are forces determined to keep the truth buried forever. Inspired by the true story of Lévitan, Last Twilight in Paris is both a gripping mystery and an unforgettable story about sacrifice, resistance and the power of love to transcend in even the darkest hours.
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