‘From A Paris Balcony’ by Ella Carey is the third book she has written that revolves around an apartment in Paris and it’s owner, Marthe De Florian, who left the apartment in 1940 at it was opened up in 2010 exactly as she left it.
This book is again told from two timelines and two women. We have Louisa in the past and Sarah in the present day. Sarah is a museum curator who has lost both parents and her marriage is also over. She discovers a letter from Marthe De Florian to her Great-Great Aunt Louisa’s husband dated 1895. This letter raises her curiosity about Louisa and her life. She decides to travel to Paris and attempt to find out, while staying in Marthe’s old apartment. I enjoyed reading about Louisa’s life and I felt for Sarah as she attempts to discover clues in Paris about Louisa’s life.
Again, an exceptionally well-written book. The alternating chapters from the past and present are woven together so well I was, again, captivated with the story. A historical fiction story blended with a romance, some intrigue and mystery, that kept me turning the pages. I always love an Ella Carey book and this one just finished off the story about women through the ages and how they were connected to the Paris apartment. If you enjoy historical fiction with a twist, this is a book for you.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my copy of the book for me to write this review today.
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