This book was intriguing from start to finish and the descriptions and attention to detail were amazing. I loved the overall story but felt that the leading characters were not true to real life. However it was a magical story that I really enjoyed. Thanks to Netgalley, Bookouture and the author for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

I’m not quite sure what to say about Ella Carey’s first published novel. It’s both intrigued me and infuriated me. I was expecting to journey into the past but was taken on a circular trip about a young woman trying to solve the mystery behind an apartment that she inherited in Paris.

Catherine Jordan is stunned time receive notice that she has inherited an estate in Paris from a women she had never heard of. Determined to discover the mystery of an apartment in Paris and its previous tenants. She ends up being on a journey of self discovery with only a tiny mention in the form of a letter explaining everything.

This story held my attention from the get go. It was very easy to read and follow but it lacked something I just can’t pinpoint yet. I absolutely loathed the characters of Christian and Elise, I think we’re meant to but they had absolutely zero depth or personality. The French characters were wonderful, especially young Jacqueline who just wants to help.

Would I recommend it, yes if someone is looking for a light read or to cleanse their reading pallet. No, if someone really wants a WWII fiction.

Thank you NetGalley and Ella Carey for the chance to read this novel.

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Thanks NetGalley, Bookouture and Ella Carey for this copy to review.
When a paper package tied with a silk ribbon was delivered to Cat she had no idea her life as she knew it would change forever.
A letter and an old brass key caused her to travel from NewYork to Paris in matter of few hours.
She finds out she is the legal inheritor of an exquisite well preserved apartment in Paris that is full of unthinkable collection of vintage treasures and a painting that might be worth a fortune.
She had no idea who was Isabelle de Florian and why did she leave her apartment to her.
Following Cat through France, where she tries to uncover the secrets of the past along with Isabelle's grandson Loic, we won't help but fall in love with the charming description of everything, the countryside, the food, the apartment ( which we discover from the author's note is a real apartment that was discovered in 2010 and inspired her imagination).
The book has a promising plot, characters though somehow the dialogue was a little off sometimes. You won't help but keep reading to unlock the truth, what happened in that apartment back there in 1940 that prevented Isabelle from ever setting foot back there again or tell that part of her life to her family, going to the extent of leaving it to a total stranger instead of them.
I personally loved it and would definitely seek more of Ella's books.

Cat Jordan is a photographer in New York and yes she wants to be a photographer, but taking photos of fancy New Yorkers and their children isn't what she really wanted to do. She is dating one of those fancy New Yorkers when she receives a mysterious package where she has inherited something as both her grandmother and mother passed away at young ages and this inheritance has passed down to her. The catch is that she has to go to Paris to sort out the inheritance.

I loved the premise of the story. The flow was a little slow, but with it being a short book it was ok. Cat was a great character, I thought she was a great narrator and I loved her no stone left unturned attitude.

My favorite part of all was the author's note that advises the reader that this book is based on a lot of truth. The apartment left abandoned and the famous author - I was so excited to find out that there was truth behind the story.

I enjoyed this one, but not completely my favorite one. It was a good read for an afternoon.