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The Paris Apartment
- Narrateur(s): Polly Lee, Marisa Calin, Gemma Dawson, Steve West
- Durée: 12 h et 15 min
- Version intégrale Livre audio
- Catégories: Littérature et fiction, Historique
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Description
This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices - perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris.
London, 2017: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother’s hidden secrets - including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment’s walls.
Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn’t hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can’t know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come.
Set 75 years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history - and their family’s futures - forever.
Ce que les critiques en disent
“Bowen draws on the lives of Nancy Wake and Josephine Baker and the 2018 discovery of a Paris apartment untouched since WWII in this rich historical tale. The stories unearthed in the apartment pique from the first page in this magnetic novel full of tragedy and rich characters.” (Publishers Weekly)
"Kelly Bowen creates an evocative and thrilling glimpse into the lives of two heroic women risking everything in occupied Paris during World War II. A dual-timeline connects past and present; a painting of a house, two matching pendants, and old photographs of a woman act as pivotal clues that bridge between the two, and fine works of art and a heartfelt love story between two people who were destined to meet brings the story full circle. A lovely aha moment at the end and the reminder to make one's life count will make this book and its characters linger long after the last page is turned. A beautiful novel for fans of The Nightingale." (Karen White, New York Times best-selling author of The Last Night in London)
“'A beautifully written cast of characters unraveling the mysteries and humanity of war. Enticing.” (Mandy Robotham, USA Today best-selling author)
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Ce que les auditeurs disent de The Paris Apartment
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire4 out of 5 stars
- Judy Cheney
- 2022-04-13
Couldn’t stop
I just loved the images that danced in my head. Despite the war era storyline that could seem sad to some, this was a story interwoven with resilience, bravery and love of humankind. I didn’t want it to end.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 2021-07-11
Amazing Read!
I adored this book! Highly recommend it for those who enjoy the intimacy of how conflict and war, profoundly affects us all.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- A.vega
- 2021-07-20
Thank you for an Amazing story!
This book, was absolutely amazing. I am usually a reader of syfi or fantasy fiction, so this was out of my norm. I found this book by looking up one of the narrators Marisa Calin, and I am super glad I did. This book is going to go down as one of my favorite books I have ever read. I will also be buying the hard copy of it. This book brings you on a journey of 3 powerful women 2 of them in a time gone past and 1 as she goes through the modern world trying to piece together their story.
One of the things I love most about this book is that this author did not make these women weak and whiny. She did not make them dependent on a man. She made them strong independent women, who stood up for what they believed and fought for those who could not fight for themselves. Women who allowed themselves to feel the emotions of love and loss but never let those emotions over take them. Women who knew what was at stake and did everything in their power to make sure every crumb of information mattered, that every moment counted.
This book pulled you into the story and made you love these characters, and feel their emotions. And most of all this book felt complete. By the end of the story I was crying, both happy and sad tears but I was not left wanting or feeling as if I was missing something. This story is not something I will soon forget.
On a side note: I gave the performance 4 stars only because I dont like when there are multiple narrators only to read chapters from different points of views. But I was able to get through the book and for the most part didnt notice the change because I was so pulled into the book I didnt care.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- LJStevie
- 2021-09-11
Rich and compelling story!
This was a well crafted, layered story with rich characters. Reminded me of The Alice Network in its detail and twists. Narration was good though occasionally hard to discern what accent was being attempted. Still a wonderful story and well worth a credit! I wish for more like this!
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- TSO
- 2021-08-30
Exceeded my expectations!
I was looking for something new and have an affinity for historical fiction. The modern setting (2017) of this story caught my interest. Interesting story and characters that kept my interest throughout. Definitely suggest this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
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Au global1 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Histoire1 out of 5 stars
- Cathy
- 2021-10-14
Maddening
All I can say is, I’ll never get the hour and a half back. (that’s all I could stand)
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Au global3 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire3 out of 5 stars
- Deborah
- 2021-10-27
Too Much Swearing!
I could have really liked this story if it wasn’t for taking God’s name in vain! I love historical fiction. Have read excellent stories based on this time period, but they didn’t stoop to the swearing that this author did. Do you really have to stoop to the gutter to get a point across? Did not finish. What a shame!
15 les gens ont trouvé cela utile
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Mom of four
- 2021-08-25
Good listen
Characters are well developed
Story is compelling
Historical research well done
The narrator was a bit breathy but lovely
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- MS MOM
- 2021-08-22
Excellent
One of the best books I’ve read in a long time! The story was riveting, painful, and thought provoking!
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Au global4 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Histoire4 out of 5 stars
- Louise
- 2021-11-01
Multiple narrators at very different speeds
I enjoyed the book very much and it's the type of thing I'd probably like to listen to again and again except for the performance. I listen on a Bluetooth and each chapter is a different narrator who reads at a different speed.
The one who presented Sophie's point of view was very s-l-o-w so I had to dash across the room, grab my phone and speed her up a bit. Once that was done it was fine, until the next reader when the speed would have to be adjusted down again.
The one who presented Estell's story was the story line I was most interested in but the hardest to listen to. Her reading of dialogue is just fine but when she reads descriptive passages every blooming sentence is delivered in the same 3-fold way. It starts off normally, the middle is delivered very fast, the ending is on a slight up-note in tone and almost sounds like a sneer. This would go on for sentence after sentence in a row. I promise once you "hear" it that's all you hear.
These issues may not be off-putting to most people. I'm sure because they are snug in my ear because of the Bluetooth that they are more apparent to me.
I did enjoy and finish the book itself.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Kerry Jepson
- 2021-11-06
A riveting story
The Paris Apartment is both disturbing and moving. The characters were very real to me as I listened and I found myself feeling their fear, their sadness and their joy. I was captivated from beginning to end.
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Au global5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Histoire5 out of 5 stars
- Carrie E. Fox
- 2022-03-17
Breathtaking Frightening Inspiring
What a beautiful work of historical art this book portrays. The narrators were the best I’ve ever listened to. It was gut wrenching, heartwarming, alarming, and memorable.
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