The Paris Escape
A Novel
Published on 29. October 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
379 pages
978-1-6625-2015-0 (ISBN)
Description
In this sweepingly emotional story about what it takes to build the life you want, an heiress, her escort, and a young orphan must stick together during the tumultuous beginnings of World War II.
When Laura Powell and Henry Salter travel to Paris in 1938, neither considers the other very good company. Laura is a shallow, spoiled heir to a fortune, and Henry an opportunistic bore-or so they think. But as her father's protege, Henry is tasked with accompanying Laura for her safety, even as she continues to scorn him.
Orphaned stowaway David forces the pair to see eye to eye. They can ignore their growing feelings, but they can't deny the boy's need for protection. Yet even with this tentative truce, their problems are far from over.
The threat of war continues to grow until the Nazis occupy Paris. But Laura and Henry have opportunities they're not willing to lose, and a home with David means more than safety outside France.
Before danger overtakes them, they'll have to decide if the life they're building can withstand what's coming...and whether they have the strength to fight for it.
When Laura Powell and Henry Salter travel to Paris in 1938, neither considers the other very good company. Laura is a shallow, spoiled heir to a fortune, and Henry an opportunistic bore-or so they think. But as her father's protege, Henry is tasked with accompanying Laura for her safety, even as she continues to scorn him.
Orphaned stowaway David forces the pair to see eye to eye. They can ignore their growing feelings, but they can't deny the boy's need for protection. Yet even with this tentative truce, their problems are far from over.
The threat of war continues to grow until the Nazis occupy Paris. But Laura and Henry have opportunities they're not willing to lose, and a home with David means more than safety outside France.
Before danger overtakes them, they'll have to decide if the life they're building can withstand what's coming...and whether they have the strength to fight for it.
Reviews / Votes
"Through richly detailed settings and an authentic atmosphere, the author transports readers to a city under siege, where every shadow holds a secret, and danger lurks around every corner. The narrative unfolds through compelling and diverse points of view, providing a multifaceted look at the human experience during this tumultuous period." -Historical Novels Review"Social expectations and injustice collide in this breathtaking love story, taking readers through a heart-pounding journey that explores the deeper meaning of family." -Cynthia Ellingsen, bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper
"Filled with emotion and well-researched details of the period, The Paris Escape transports the reader to World War II in the very best way. The evolution of Laura and Henry's relationship, from dubious travel companions to romance, touches the heart, and the addition of David to their small circle pulls at the heartstrings even more. The Paris Escape is breathtaking World War II fiction, and book clubs will enjoy it immensely!" -Anita Abriel, internationally bestselling author of The Light After the War
"An enthralling read, blending the pace of a thriller with a romance that is heightened by the urgency of impending war. Dreams and innocence are met with danger around every corner, loyalties lead to desperate choices, and trust is shattered even while hope and heroism struggle to emerge from an ever-changing landscape. Readers will enjoy this fresh WWII tale and see themselves in the story in a way few books of the genre achieve." -Camille Di Maio, bestselling author of The Memory of Us
"James Tucker brings an era and a lost world to crackling life and fills it with richly imagined characters whose stories and secrets entangle in such a way that the reader cannot help but follow them into the tale. Perfectly paced and tense as a wave about to break. You can't put this novel down." -Marya Hornbacher, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of Wasted
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Publishing group
Amazon Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 211 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
295 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6625-2015-0 (9781662520150)
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James Tucker is the author of two acclaimed mysteries: The Holdouts and Next of Kin, an Amazon Crime Fiction Bestseller and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Starred Review.
In 1944, a fighter plane flown by James's grandfather was shot down over France, landing in a farmer's field near Chateaudun. In 2002, the author visited that field, along with the man and woman who saw the crash. On that warm afternoon nearly sixty years after his grandfather's death, James found pieces of the plane still in the field. For him, France, sacrifice, and freedom have always rhymed.
James grew up near Minneapolis, attending Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School. Formerly a lawyer, he's an executive at a Fortune 40 company. In his free time, James enjoys skiing, tennis, and travel. He and his wife, painter Megan Rye, live with their family near Minneapolis.
For more about the author, visit https://jamestuckeronline.com.
In 1944, a fighter plane flown by James's grandfather was shot down over France, landing in a farmer's field near Chateaudun. In 2002, the author visited that field, along with the man and woman who saw the crash. On that warm afternoon nearly sixty years after his grandfather's death, James found pieces of the plane still in the field. For him, France, sacrifice, and freedom have always rhymed.
James grew up near Minneapolis, attending Carleton College and the University of Minnesota Law School. Formerly a lawyer, he's an executive at a Fortune 40 company. In his free time, James enjoys skiing, tennis, and travel. He and his wife, painter Megan Rye, live with their family near Minneapolis.
For more about the author, visit https://jamestuckeronline.com.