The Black Swan of Paris by Karen Harper. Mira Books, 2020. Historical fiction.
When a copy of this book arrived in my mailbox, I first thought, "Oh, just another WWII tale about a brave woman." Was I wrong! This exciting novel grabs readers and takes them along on a whirlwind view of Paris during WWII and behind the scenes details of intrigue, resistance, and courage. Genevieve Dumont is best known as a glamourous singer. Her manager, Max; driver, Otto, and faithful dresser all take care of her. But, Genevieve's life is not all froth. She has a past that becomes quite important to the story. Drawing the attention of German officers, she is in danger, especially as her estranged family are targeted. From the stages of the clubs to the underground hideouts of the Resistance workers to the beaches of Normandy, readers will cheer Genevieve Dumont.
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