The Velvet Hours
The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman, published by Penguin on September 6, 2016, is a Berkley trade paperback edition comprising 384 pages. This novel, inspired by true events, explores the lives of two women seeking freedom and independence in Paris during World War II. As the city faces impending German occupation, a young French woman grapples with the decision to leave her grandmother’s treasure-filled apartment, uncertain of her return.
Readers will discover the intertwined stories of Solange Beaugiron and her grandmother, the courtesan Marthe de Florian, who shares her life experiences and secrets through cherished possessions. The narrative delves into themes of heritage and resilience, as Marthe’s past illuminates Solange’s journey amidst the turmoil of war. Richman’s storytelling captures the essence of historical fiction, offering insights into the lives of Jewish women during this tumultuous period.
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From the international bestselling author of The Lost Wife and The Garden of Letters, comes a story—inspired by true events—of two women pursuing freedom and independence in Paris during WWII.
As Paris teeters on the edge of the German occupation, a young French woman closes the door to her late grandmother’s treasure-filled apartment, unsure if she’ll ever return.
An elusive courtesan, Marthe de Florian cultivated a life of art and beauty, casting out all recollections of her impoverished childhood in the dark alleys of Montmartre. With Europe on the brink of war, she shares her story with her granddaughter Solange Beaugiron, using her prized possessions to reveal her innermost secrets. Most striking of all are a beautiful string of pearls and a magnificent portrait of Marthe painted by the Italian artist Giovanni Boldini. As Marthe’s tale unfolds, like velvet itself, stitched with its own shadow and light, it helps to guide Solange on her own path.
Inspired by the true account of an abandoned Parisian apartment, Alyson Richman brings to life Solange, the young woman forced to leave her fabled grandmother’s legacy behind to save all that she loved.
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