The Paris Orphan
Also called The French Photographer
One lost little girl.
One American soldier.
And the woman who braves a war to save them both.
Manhattan, Paris 1942: When Jessica May’s successful modelling career is abruptly cut short, she is assigned to the war in Europe as a photojournalist for Vogue. But when she arrives the army men make her life as difficult as possible. Three friendships change that: journalist Martha Gellhorn encourages Jess to bend the rules, paratrooper Dan Hallworth takes her to places to shoot pictures and write stories that matter, and a little girl, Victorine, who has grown up in a field hospital, shows her love. But success comes at a price.
France, 2005: Australian curator D’Arcy Hallworth arrives at a beautiful chateau to manage a famous collection of photographs. What begins as just another job becomes far more disquieting as D’Arcy uncovers the true identity of the mysterious photographer — and realises that she is connected to D’Arcy’s own mother, Victorine.
“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.”
—Publisher’s Weekly, Starred Review
“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, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana
“Historical fiction at its best.”
— Who Weekly
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“Jessica May is an extraordinary heroine – fashion model turned war correspondent, ducking shellfire on the front line one moment, and battling lewd soldiers and misogynist officials the next … It’s a perfect novel for those who like their heroines gritty, witty, and capable of anything.”
—Gill Paul, USA Today bestselling author