I Remember Paris
the perfect escapist read from the bestselling author of The Beach Cafe and Anything Could Happen
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4.3 • 39 Ratings
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Publisher Description
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'With glorious characters and a dreamy setting, I couldn't have loved this book more' THE SUN, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ REVIEW
Back to the city of dreams . . .
Paris has always held a piece of Jess's heart, ever since she spent a magical summer there over twenty years ago. So when a writing job offers her the chance to return, she's delighted, especially as her subject is iconic artist Adelaide Fox. Now approaching eighty, Adelaide wants to tell her life story - and what a life it has been, full of scandal, success, betrayal and passion.
But Adelaide is keeping secrets from her, Jess is sure. And she soon realises she will have to confront her own past in the city. Can Jess find out the truth - even if it means changing both of their lives for ever?
'Escapist, romantic and a little bit scandalous, this is Lucy Diamond at her page-turning best' VERONICA HENRY
'As multi-layered, rich and enjoyable as a giant mille-feuille. You will adore it' MILLY JOHNSON
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Customer Reviews
Another excellent book from Lucy Diamond.
Jess Bright, freelance journalist, soon to be divorced and single mother to three teenage daughters, is excited when she's offered the job of going to Paris to ghost write the memoir of the famous artist Adelaide Fox. Unfortunately Adelaide, known as being extremely difficult, takes a dislike to Jess who needs this job to kick start her return to full-time journalism. For the book to be written the two women have to call a truce and slowly their friendship develops.
Written in a dual POV, Adelaide recalls her often scandalous life in the London Bohemian movement of the Sixties, with more and more shocking events disclosed as the interview continues. In Jess's free time she reacquaints herself with Paris and searches for clues to solve the mystery of her friend's sudden disappearance twenty years ago.
A complex enough plot to keep me intrigued to the very satisfactory end.
eARC generously supplied by Quercus Books and NetGalley, this review is my personal, unbiased opinion.