The Last Restaurant in Paris (by Lily Graham)

I am a huge fan of historical fiction books based during WWII. And if there is a dual timeline aspect, I am even happier. This tragic story was a different focus than the books I have typically read in this genre. Rather than focusing on the imprisonments and war camps. It was a journey through love, sacrifice, loss, family, friends, social class judgments, and justice. The story takes place between the years 1926 through 1943 and 1987 through 1990. There is not a back and forth from the past to the more recent time period. But the chapters are clearly marked so you know before you start during if you’re in the “past or present.” Your heart will ache at times and sing for joy at others. There are so many incidents in the life of the primary character, Marianne (Elodie) that will tug at your heart. You will find yourself gasping in shock. The characters are well developed and the author’s prose is excellent … pulling you into the story and keeping you invested in the storyline and the lives of the characters from the first page. Such a heartwrenching read but well worth the time you will spend with Marianne, Gilbert, Sabine, Sister Augustine, and the other characters you will come to love … or despise. I cannot encourage you enough to get lost in the pages of this wonderful written story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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