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The Paris Model

A Novel

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The Paris Model

By: Alexandra Joel
Narrated by: Katherine Littrell
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A lush debut novel in the vein of Kathleen Tessaro’s international best seller, Elegance, about a beautiful woman working as a model for Christian Dior in post-war Paris, who discovers astonishing secrets about herself and the fabulous people around her.

Raised on a vast Australian sheep farm, the beautiful Grace Woods is compelled to travel to tumultuous, post-war Paris in order to start a new life. While working as a glamorous model for Christian Dior, the world’s newly acclaimed emperor of fashion, Grace mixes with counts and princesses, authors and artists, diplomats and politicians.

Amongst those she befriends are Pablo Picasso, Julia Child, and the future Jackie Kennedy. But when Grace falls in love with the handsome Phillippe Boyer, she doesn’t know that he is leading a double life, nor that his past might hold secrets and lies that will turn her life upside down.

Based on a true story, The Paris Model by debut fiction author Alexandra Joel, is an unforgettable tale of glamour, family secrets, and heartbreak.

©2020 Alexandra Joel (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers Fiction Historical Fiction Women's Fiction World Literature Heartfelt War
Historical Fiction • Sweet Romance • Parisian Backdrop • Engaging Storyline • Authentic Narration
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More of a romance novel I don’t usually listen to but with enough twists and turns to keep it interesting. And I do love hearing stories set in Paris.

A Paris love story.

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This book has all the misunderstandings one could have in one’s life and those of people that love them

What misunderstandings can do to alter lives?

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Hats off to this love story and the kind ending, it was a good read and kept you on your seats to the next happening. So glad it only referenced the war and not an actual war story but the over all OVER coming of the and rebuild of Paris/ France and how those who survived continued on to live, to love.
Love any story with Paris as the back drop!

Enchanting Love story

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Excellent story and with equally great performance! I thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. This is the first time I’ve gotten a book from Alexandra Joel & it will not be the last! I look forward to purchasing more from Ms Joel.

Outstanding

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Great narration, easy listen, love historical fiction! Makes me want to go to Paris even more.

Blending history and fiction

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This book is unique because it artfully combines historical fiction, the splendor of Paris in 1948, a sweet romance, and the courage one woman has to seek her own destiny, stay true to herself and find her path to fulfillment.

Outstanding Story of Love and Courage

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When we don’t talk to each other and just emotionally make assumptions, so much can be lost. Very interesting story based on that behavior.

How important it is to communicate.

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Fun escape to France. Loved the clothes, characters & adventure. Of course I love Paris! A nice simple read.

If you love Paris

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Loved the accents of reader and the authenticity of the story… even though it was fiction

storyline

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This may be the worst book I’ve ever read. I had to check repeatedly online to make sure I hadn’t accidentally downloaded fanfiction.

Terrible

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