Fantastic historical read!

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The Lost girls of Paris is a historical fiction about WWII, betrayal, friendship and courage. The story alternates between 1940 (in London and Paris) and after the WWII (1946) in New York City. Setting in New York, Grace Healey witnesses a car accident while running late for work and ends up finding an abandoned suitcase with dozen photographs. Then she decides to learn the truth behind the women in the photographs. During the WII, Eleanor Trigg and the British Government are starting a secret special operation which gathers skilled but discreet women to be sent to occupied Paris as couriers and radio operators to aid the resistance.

Without giving further information about the book, The lost girls of Paris is a MUST read for everyone: packed with action mixed with historical references, this story is inspired by true events. I regarded this book as remarkable once I was completely drawn into the characters – each one of them was fully developed and so rich that I felt compelled to know more about them. Trigg was smart and tough while working in a misogynistic environment – you could realize that she was a sensitive and warm-hearted person behind her iron mask, ready to prove the women’s equality. I found myself rooting for Marie since the beginning, impressed by her courage and growth process. Grace, you don’t empathize with her until you see her determination and the desire to make things right.

I was fascinated by the complexity of the plot and the masterpiece that Jenoff created this time. The writing could not be more intriguing and detailed in order to convey how far can we go (as human) to achieve our goals – the sacrifices and the hard decisions made for a bigger purpose. Emotionally beautiful, this book is heart wrenching and will make you digest it for a long time. I didn’t want it to end. Highly recommend!