Every day they live through is a miracle until Vivi becomes gravely ill. Paris, 1944. Charlotte Foret is working in a tiny bookstore in Nazi-occupied Paris struggling to stay alive and keep her baby Vivi safe. I was given a copy of this book by the publisher for my impartial review.The war is over, but the past is never past … It’s interesting to consider how one might respond in a similar situation.

She shows the reasons why and different ways people responded to the occupation, from active to passive resistance, to quiet accommodation, to active collaboration. When Twilight Breaks is another WWII novel by Sundin that tells another side of the German occupation in Paris through another romance that is just as riveting as this one. Sarah Sundin’s Until Leaves Fall in Paris does not disappoint. I have read several of Sundins’s War romance novels and she is one of my favorite historical fiction writers. Sarah Sundin’s Until Leaves Fall in Paris is a must-read for War romance enthusiasts.

As I read of the Jewish families escaping France, I was watching Ukrainians fleeing to cross their borders. She provides a vision of what it was like to live in Paris during World War II, using historic details that bring authenticity and credibility. Sundin weaves strands of internal and external conflict to create a perfect rope of tension. Lucie and Paul’s paths cross as each character responds to the occupation in different ways. Paul is torn between fear of losing his daughter, leaving behind all he has built, the safety of his men, letting down his father, and new love. He takes a brave step to become an informant for the United States army. Paul Aubrey is a sympathetic character as a young widower and dad who stays behind to run his father’s auto company. She also has a boldness and impulsivity that works to both her advantage and disadvantage. Lucie proves to be very courageous as the occupation continues. Lucie is somewhat sheltered by her life within the walls of the ballet studio and theater. She has spent much of her youth in Paris studying ballet. Sarah Sundin’s Until Leaves Fall in ParisĪmerican, Lucie Girard is a likable character. The story shows how two Americans in Paris navigate the turbulence of a city under siege. As the Nazis occupy the city, the world is on the brink of war. This historical fiction takes us to Paris in 1940. Sarah Sundin‘s Until Leaves Fall in Paris is particularly relevant for today’s time. A book for the times, this historical fiction hits home.

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