About the Author

Natasha Lester worked as a marketing executive for L'Oreal before penning the New York Times and internationally bestselling novel The Paris Orphan. She is also the author of the USA Today bestseller The Paris Seamstress. When she's not writing, she loves collecting vintage fashion, traveling, reading, practicing yoga and playing with her three children. Natasha lives in Perth, Western Australia.

Reviews

"The Paris Orphan was a magnificent story that captivated me from start to finish!"--The Genre Minx

"An emotional and sweeping tale set against the backdrop of World War II, The Paris Orphan honors the courage and dedication of war correspondents through the lens of a captivating Vogue photojournalist. 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

"The Paris Orphan is a compelling and poignant historical fiction... It took my breath away. It was well-written, detailed perfectly, and had fascinating character."--Living My Best Book Life

"The Paris Orphan is another must-read WWII drama and one of the best books we've read in 2019."--Books for Her

"A captivating, intense, intriguing, dramatic, emotional, and powerful novel."--Linda's Book Obsession

"An intriguing story inspired by real-life female photojournalists during WWII...Readers of historical fiction featuring courageous women will greatly enjoy...the story of heroism."--Booklist

"Natasha Lester's latest historical novel is a drop-dead gorgeous winner!"--Literary Soiree

"Powerfully written."--The Historical NovelSociety

"Rich and riveting...Readers will become engrossed from the very first page as mystery and romance are expertly combined into one emotionally charged, unforgettable story."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Sweeping, heartbreaking, and incredibly moving, The Paris Orphan is an inspiring love story on multiple fronts."--The Rest is History

"This is a splendid, breathtaking novel, full of mystery and passion. I didn't want to put it down, and when it finished, I wanted to start reading all over again. Natasha Lester has woven together the lives of two intriguing women from different eras who find they have much more in common than their bravery and talent. Skillfully told, this passionate tale reveals the best and worst of men, and women, dealing with the brutality of war, and one of the darker secrets of World War II. A must read!"--Jeanne Mackin, author of The Last Collection

"Those who appreciate historical novels and female leads who break out of the traditional mold will find this tale worth their time."--Library Journal