Jacob the Bookworm's Reviews > The Paris Assignment

Madeleine Grant is spending a semester abroad at the Sorbonne in France when she meets Giles Martin. At first, she isn't sure what to think of him, but she soon falls for him, and they eventually wed and have a son. But then war breaks and Giles joins the resistance, sending Madeleine and their son back to London.

After a tragic turn of events leading to the loss of her son, Madeleine decides to join the resistance and do her part, hoping that in some shred of luck she can find out if her husband is still alive. She'll soon learn, however, that this task is far more demanding than anything she's ever done in her life, but she's determined to make sure her efforts are not in vain.

Thank you GetRedPR for an advanced copy in exchange for a review!

I tend to shy away from historical fiction as this was my major in undergrad, and I often like to separate my personal reading from my school reading. However, when I was told about this one, I knew I had to sign up. It was a very unique idea and perspective, and it was a very good read in the end. Madeleine goes through a thrilling yet harrowing journey, and it was interesting to learn more about women's resistance movements in WW2. (view spoiler)[I had not ever heard of children being sent to "orphanages" in Australia that were run by nuns and filled with deplorable conditions. This was heartbreaking to read, knowing that so many children did not have the happy ending that Olivier got. (hide spoiler)] This was not one I would have read without being approached about an ARC, but I'm certainly glad I read it in the end.

The Paris Assignment releases August 8th!