ARC received from Hachette Australia for an honest review

Natasha Lester has done it again with The Paris Secret.

I am loving Australian historical stories at the moment, and Ms Lester's are books that I will always pick up and read.

She weaves a wonderful story of strong women during war time, family secrets and loves that last a lifetime.

Skye's story is one of a woman breaking stereotypes and chasing after the life and career she wants. I cheered as she took each step up to her true calling.

The story is told in the time of WW2 and current times. Many tales are interweaved to bring us to a conclusion that I was not completely expecting. I had an idea that something was up, but was not expecting things to go where they did.

I adored the Christian Dior aspect of the story. I found myself reading with one hand, and googling images of dresses mentioned with the other.

A beautifully written story, full of tragedy as well as love and hope. I was completely drawn into the life of Skye, and days later I am still thinking about her story.

I cannot wait for Ms Lester's next wonderful story.