A "rich and riveting" New York Times bestseller based on the true
story of a female journalist who defied all the rules while covering
World War II (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
New York City/Paris, 1942: When American model Jessica May arrives in
Europe to cover the war as a photojournalist for Vogue, most of the
soldiers are determined to make her life as difficult as possible. But
three friendships change that. Journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages
Jess to bend the rules. Captain Dan Hallworth keeps her safe in
dangerous places so she can capture the stories that truly matter. And
most important of all, the love of a little orphan named Victorine gives
Jess strength to do the impossible. But her success will come at a
price...**
France, 2005:** Decades after World War II, D'Arcy Hallworth arrives at
a beautiful chateau to curate a collection of famous wartime photos by a
reclusive artist. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, but D'Arcy has no
idea that this job will uncover decades of secrets that, once revealed,
will change everything she thought she knew about her mother, Victorine,
and alter D'Arcy's life forever.**
Includes a reading group guide!**
"An emotional and sweeping tale set against the backdrop of World War
II...Rich detail, compelling characters, and an interwoven dual timeline
make this an engrossing read for historical fiction fans." --Chanel
Cleeton, USA Today bestselling author of Next Year in Havana
"[A] splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion...a
must read!" --Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection
