Book Synopsis:
One mother’s desperate hope for survival.
1943: In occupied Paris, Celine creates bespoke bouquets at her father’s flower shop on rue Cler, whilst trying to shield her young daughter from the brutal reality of war. But when an SS officer takes an interest in Celine and her family, all their lives are put in jeopardy…
One woman’s search for the truth…
2009: Caroline wakes in Paris with no memory of her previous life. Hunting for clues to her identity in her apartment on the rue Cler, she discovers a bundle of letters written by a young widow during the Second World War. As she peels back the layers of the past, Caroline finds new purpose – but Celine’s story is unfinished. Desperate to find out the truth, Caroline digs deeper, uncovering dark and dangerous secrets…
Can learning the truth about Celine help Caroline unlock the mystery of her past?
The compelling and evocative new historical novel from the international bestselling author Sarah Jio. Perfect for fans of The Key by Kathryn Hughes, The Parisians by Marius Gabriel and The Paris Secret by Lily Graham.
All The Flowers In Paris is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.
My Review:
I absolutely love dual timeline stories, especially if they are partly set in world war two, so this book instantly appealed.
Firstly the author does an amazing job of setting the scene so that I really felt transported to 1943 Paris. The little details of life back then along with some of the things that you might have seen or heard helped bring the story to life. The tension or fear that must have been felt in Paris was almost palpable which I thought was cleverly done and further increased my enjoyment as I could feel everything the characters felt.
Unusually I enjoyed both of the storylines equally and thought they were woven together beautifully. There was lots of mystery and action to ensure that I was kept thoroughly absorbed in the story, which made it difficult to put down. I found myself sneaking off to try and read a few more pages which is always a sign of a great book. I particularly liked how Caroline’s exploration into Celine’s past helps her deal with her own painful experiences.
This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m very excited to read more from her in the future. If you like atmospheric though emotional stories which are full of love and hope then you’ll love this story.
Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Kate from Orion for my copy of this book.
About The Author:
Sarah Jio is the #1 international, New York Times, and USA Today bestselling author of ten novels. She is the host of the Mod About You podcast and also a longtime journalist who has contributed to Glamour, The New York Times, Redbook, Real Simple, O: The Oprah Magazine, Bon Appetit, Marie Claire, Self, and many other outlets, including NPR’s Morning Edition. Jio’s books have been published in more than 25 countries. She lives in Seattle with her three young boys.
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