The Paris Housekeeper
The Paris Housekeeper by Renee Ryan, published by Harlequin Enterprises ULC on December 26, 2023, is a historical fiction novel set during World War II. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid at the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, as she navigates the dangers of a city under German occupation. Faced with impossible choices to support her family, Camille becomes entangled with Vivian Miller, an American widow whose true intentions are revealed as they work together to help Jewish refugees escape the Nazi regime.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of bravery, resilience, and the complexities of friendship against the backdrop of wartime Paris. As Camille grapples with her distrust of Vivian, she discovers the depth of the American’s commitment to aiding those in peril. The plot thickens as they devise a daring escape plan for their friend Rachel, all while evading the tightening grip of the German forces. This edition captures the tension and moral dilemmas faced by individuals during a tumultuous period, making it a poignant exploration of family life and courage in the face of adversity.
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From the author of The Secret Society of Salzburg comes a powerful and moving story of bravery and resilience in World War II Paris and one woman who must face impossible choices to survive…
Paris, 1940
German tanks rumble through the streets of Paris, forcing frightened citizens to flee. But not everyone has the luxury to leave. Camille Lacroix, a chambermaid at the world-famous Hôtel Ritz, must stay to support her family back home in Brittany. Desperate to earn money, Camille also acts as a lady’s maid for longtime guest Vivian Miller, a glamorous American widow–and a Nazi sympathizer.
Despite her distrust of the woman, Camille turns to Vivian when her friend and fellow hotel maid Rachel Berman needs help getting out of Paris. It’s then that Camille discovers that Vivian is not what she seems… The American has been using her wealth and connections to secretly obtain travel papers for Jewish refugees.
While they’re hiding Rachel in an underground bunker under a Nazi’s nose, a daring escape plan is hatched. But as the net grows tighter, and the Germans more ruthless, Camille’s courage will be tested to the extreme…
“Renee Ryan is a brilliant storyteller.”
–Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Librarian Spy
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