After spending a lot of time locked behind the safe walls of their estate, she sets out one morning and ends up finding herself and a purpose in life again. This doesn’t happen on its own, but with the help of her sister-in-law and a woman she is introduced to in Paris.
A very pleasant story, but if you are looking for something that will keep you on the edge of your seat, this isn’t for you. If you’re looking for a stroll through the past in someone else’s shoes – then definitely pick this one up. It’s a quick read, and I’m glad I gave it a shot.
**I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book**
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Title: Paris Mends Broken Hearts
Author: Kaya Quinsey Genre: Historical Fiction 
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Gwendoline Delacroix finds herself fleeing Paris in a desperate attempt to escape the memories that haunt her in her French countryside chateau. Following the aftermath of WWII, she had become a widower and desperately missing her husband, Jean. Although her loyal and quirky staff do their best to keep her afloat, Gwendoline eventually takes charge and in a quick turn of events, finds herself at the Hotel de la Belle Paix – the hotel run by her brother and sister-in-law in the Latin Quarter in Paris.
Over the summer, Gwendoline finds work at an animal sanctuary run by an eccentric aristocrat. With new friends, an elderly cat, and a glass of wine in hand, Gwendoline proves to herself and everyone else that there is life after lost love. Entertaining? Of course! Joyful? Undoubtedly. Champagne? Bien sur! In Paris, nothing is predictable, and everything is extraordinary. ​ |
