The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester

England, 1939 Talented pilot Skye Penrose joins the British war effort where she encounters her estranged sister, Liberty, and childhood soulmate Nicholas Crawford, now engaged to enigmatic Frenchwoman Margaux Jourdan.

Paris, 1947 Designer Christian Dior unveils his extravagant first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance, Miss Dior, in tribute to his sister, Catherine, who worked for the French Resistance.

Present day Australian fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a secret wardrobe filled with priceless Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother.An unspeakable betrayal will entwine all of their fates.

The Paris Secret by Natasha Lester was a phenomenal and truly unforgettable novel. The story is about remarkable women, who have been forgotten by history but deserve to be remembered and celebrated. The story shows a new side to the war, which I have never read about before. Natasha also incorporated fashion and romance into the story, which I LOVED as I am a fashion addict! The book was captivating, heartfelt and soul destroying. Natasha Lester's writing was beautiful and poetic, and transported me to another world. I will never, ever forget this novel and the horrifying but heartwarming story that needs to be told.

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