Back in April, I got stuck into an intriguing historical fiction book called The American Wife. I loved it and now the second one is out – An American Wife in Paris by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger. Read on for what I thought of this one!
Book Description
If I go back to Paris, it would be my third time there as an undercover agent…” Kitty murmured. “I ask myself, how many chances does one person get?”
Paris, 1941. When Kitty is asked to return to Paris as an undercover agent, she knows the mission is her most dangerous yet. But she has been fighting the Nazis for too long to stop now. And her role within the Resistance has already cost her friends, family and now – almost – her own marriage.
Because while she and Edgar are more in love than ever, his role as an undercover Nazi means it is safer if they are no longer married. And while signing the divorce papers is a formality that breaks her heart, Kitty knows that she and Edgar will find a way to be together when the war is finally over…
More determined than ever to undermine the Nazi regime, Kitty has nothing left to lose. From secretly supplying Prisoner of War camps with essential items, to moving refugees across borders to safety, she will stop at nothing to play her part in bringing the war to a close, even if it means risking her own life.
But when Edgar goes missing, Kitty’s world stops. As she begins a desperate search for her beloved husband, she hears from her contacts that he has been killed. But Kitty feels strongly in her heart that, somewhere out there, Edgar is still alive. And she knows she must risk everything to rescue the man she loves, no matter what…
What I Thought
An American Wife in Paris by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is a gripping and heart-wrenching World War II novel that takes place in Paris in 1941. I absolutely loved the previous book, so this one had a lot to live up to! And it totally did! In fact, I liked it more!
The story follows Kitty, an undercover agent who has been fighting the Nazis for too long to stop now. When she is asked to return to Paris for her most dangerous mission yet, she knows the stakes are high. Can she risk seeing her husband? Will her disguise hold up?
The book is full of suspense and drama, and the author does an excellent job of bringing the characters to life. Kitty is exceptional! The writing is superb, and the plot is well-crafted, making it difficult to put the book down.
Highly recommended by me, An American Wife in Paris for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or is looking for a captivating and emotional read. Perfect for a summer read!
Where Can I Buy It?
Available to buy from Amazon.
Author Bio
Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger is a Ukrainian-American who transplanted to Austria.
Born in 1969, she grew up in the culture-rich neighborhood of “Nordeast” Minneapolis and started her writing career with short stories, travel narratives, and worked as a journalist and managing magazine editor, before jumping the desk and pursuing her own writing and traveling.
Her books tackle David-vs.-Goliath themes with strong women battling for the Underdogs against a system, be it political, geographical, or industrial. Sometimes all three. “I enjoy discovering the good, the bad, and the ugly in my characters when they come into conflict,” she says. “And all of my stories have been inspired by injustices I’ve discovered along my travels.”
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