The Paris Model
by Alexandra Joel
The Paris Model is a quick historical fiction. It is a very interesting
multi timeline novel set in Paris.
The story is about Grace Woods, an orphan in an Australian
ship farm, who becomes one of the most favorite models for Christian Dior.
The beginning was slow, and it took me some time to connect
with the characters. Grace is spending lots of time horse riding and she enjoys
spending time with her mother looking at fashion magazines.
She marries the man she loves, her high school sweetheart,
not knowing how her life changes after her husband returns from the war. Her life
becomes abusive and she decides to escape her marriage and follow her dreams in
Paris by becoming a model.
She acquires a role as a model for Christian Dior and she
finds the opportunity to befriend important people including artists, diplomats,
authors, and princesses.
These connections end up with her falling in love with Philippe
Boyer,
Phillippe has a life full of secrets, Grace finds out about
his life of international espionage and that her life is in great danger.
I enjoyed the details portraying post-war Paris, I was moved
and captivated by Grace’s story.
The author did a great job researching for this book. the ending was breathtaking.
The Paris Model is a twisty and fast historical fiction.
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