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Rosanne S. (Franklin Square, NY)
The Paris Winter
The Paris Winter by Imogen Robertson has introduced me to an author I did not previously know but certainly am now happy to have found.
Maud Heighton is a proper English woman who has not had an easy life. Her impoverished and dysfunctional family has left her little to enjoy. She is a gifted artist that wishes to study art in France. After the meager home she inherited burns down, she uses the little bit of insurance money she receives to study at the Lafond an art school in Paris. It is there that she becomes friends with a wealthy Russian woman who in an attempt to help Maud survive the harsh Paris winter leads her directly into danger and deceit.
Robertson crafts an intriguing novel that is as much historical fiction as mystery. The combination produces a very successful story that is impossible to put down. It hit all the notes that for me make a novel sing. Her characters are powerful personalities that add to the intrigue and mystery. It is so well done that I was surprised by several events, which make the book more exciting. The Paris Winter is a clear winner that will entertain every reader.
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Sandra L. (Delray Beach, FL)
The Paris Winter
The story line was very interesting and I read this book as fast as I could-- yet did not want it to end. The author's descriptions of 1900's Paris and its art world are from a woman's prospective and very enlightening. The plot line is exciting and twisty. I am going to recommend this one to all of my friends! Thank you BookBrowse!
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Mary B. (St Paul, MN)
The Paris Winter
I very much enjoyed the start of The Paris Winter. The story of Paris in the early 1900's and the art world was very descriptive. Strong characters, especially female, were introduced. Then I started to feel that the story was not going anywhere. I'm glad I continued with it because very soon the story line was able to draw me in again and I found it hard to put down.
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Jan K. (San Francisco, CA)
A Nasty Revenge
The Paris Winter is a historical novel of human obsession in which the reader will experience the the early 20th century population's opium problem, the catastrophic Great Floods of 1910 and most prominently, the Paris art world. The prologue and many chapters conclude with the description of a painting dating from 1910 - a clever way to impart an art lesson providing authenticity to this tale.
The novel begins at a Parisian art school in 1908 with characters that may seem stereotypical (the starving art student), but emerge as fully formed characters the reader will grow fond of. Deep friendships result from these associations.
The novel's crisis presents as a major betrayal, one that compels its betrayed to risk everything to pursue revenge. The obsession is such that dangerous plans (for everyone) must be enacted so the betrayed may personally witness each bit of revenge carried out.
While the first part of the novel is slightly formulaic, and the reader may wonder why these characters continue to risk their own lives to enact another's revengeful plan, the reader does become immersed.
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Veronica, Westchester Public Library
Strong Women
Art history and strong women make this a good historical novel. The friendship these women form and what they do to help each other survive and be happy is a bond that when the book is finished you know survives. Fast read. I did enjoy this book and would recommend it to my bookclub.
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Martha D. (Poway, CA)
The Paris WInter--Excellent Historical Fiction
I make no bones about being a big fan of historical fiction, I'm a big fan. If you're not, if you've never tried it, The Paris Winter is a great place to start.
Imogen Robertson paints a beautiful picture of the Belle Epoque. Her characters are fascinating and richly drawn out. The story grabbed me from the start and kept me involved until the last word.
The story has it all, friendship, art, history, and a interesting mystery thrown in to boot. I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to make The Paris Winter your first or fiftieth adventure into Historic Fiction.
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Alan K. (Westport, MA)
Paris in the Winter
Set in the winter of 1909-1910, The Paris Winter is a page turning historical fiction focusing on the lives of a group of women artists. It has mysteries and plot twists along the way. The characters are well drawn, the living conditions of Paris are showcased and the twists and turns keep the reader engaged. Fun, fast read!
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