Two sisters and two timelines make up this story. The backdrop in 1944 is Paris, France just prior to its liberation. Each sister is involved in The Resistance. In 1947 we see the consequences of each sister’s actions. One sister goes to trial; the other is searching for her long-lost love.

From my perspective, this was more a romance with WWII Paris as the setting. I did enjoy the story line, particularly the descriptions of Yvette’s harrowing escapes. The story flowed smoothly from one event to another. I appreciate the author not resorting to crude language in some of the scenes.

I do wish the author had said a little about her research and what events were truly historical.
Thank you #NetGalley, #WilliamMorrowandCustomHouse for an e-arc of #SistersoftheResistance.

Two sisters, Yvette and Gabby, are very different, but with the same love of country. They are brought into the resistance in different ways. They have completely different personalities but they were both brave in their own right. I enjoyed the interlaced real players in the resistance with the story of the sisters. I had no idea Catherine Dior played a role. There are so many lies, deceptions, betrayals and broken hearts. Of course there has to be when spying is involved. The mystery and intrigue of the story and it’s players kept me turning the pages. My only concern is that for the subject matter involved it may have wrapped up a little too neatly. Don’t get me wrong though, I personally enjoyed the ending and definitely recommend!

Sisters Gabby and Yvette Foucher, are recruited into Catherine Dior’s Paris resistance network during the last few months of World War II. They are quickly thrown into a world full of danger, spies and secrets. The novel follows the sisters as they risk their lives to save others and it explores the aftermath and consequences of what the resistance fought for during the war.
The story is told through each sister’s perspective during two different time periods; 1944 and 1947. Gabby’s story was interesting and kept my attention, while Yvette’s story dragged on and fell flat for me. Historical fiction and WWII fans will mostly likely enjoy this novel, yet I found that it wrapped up quite quickly and perfectly. Thank you NetGalley for a digital arc.

4.0 stars

I received a complimentary Kindle book from Sourcebooks Landmark through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Christine Wells, Sourcebooks Landmark, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I have been so opposed to reading MORE books about WWII, but the storyline made me change my mind and I am so glad that it did. Bottom line, the story is about Catherine Dior (a real French resistance fighter) and her brother Christian Dior told during the end of WWII and a few years later. Additionally, two sisters are part of the resistance network and all of their lives are intertwined.

What I most enjoyed what learning about a REAL person in a historical fiction novel. Catherine Dior was a real hero of France! The more that I read about her in this novel and in other historical sources, she sounds like one incredible woman!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - what can go wrong with Dior, WWII, and Paris?!?!

RECOMMEND

A tale of two sisters Yvette and Gabby, who separately show their courage during the war; each doesn’t know the full story of the other and both are involved with Catherine Dior who might be the bravest of them all. We start with Yvette who left Paris to avoid capture and hasn’t spoken to her family since.. she’s returned to Paris to testify in the trial of a Dior client that may have collaborated with the Nazis. During the war she was a courier who delivered fashion to wealthy patrons. Gabby runs the apartment building where they live with their mother. She takes care of some of the elderly tenants and maybe unwittingly, their secrets. Loved the intertwined stories. The challenges the French faced during the occupation are not overly described making this a lighter wartime read. There’s family drama, romance and intrigue. A solid beach read for those that like historical fiction.

Sisters of the Resistance by Christine Wells. The story of 2 sisters who become involved in the Resistance in France during WW2. Unfortunately this story telling did not grab me from the beginning. It didn't flow from the past and present, rather choppy. I had to think if I was in 1944 or 1947. I was surprised that Catherine Dior had a secondary role. I wanted to learn more about her. I would cautiously recommend to friends. Thank you for letting me review this story.

Book was not my cup of tea. Had very hard time getting into characters and storyline.. I found myself skipping several pages ahead to complete chapters. Overall rating 3(out of 5)

Thanks to Net Galley and William Morrow and Book Club Girl for the opportunity to read this ARC. Set in Paris, France during WWII, 1944, two sisters get involved in helping the Resistance. I have to say that I always love books about WWII, especially espionage, especially the stories of women. What made this one enjoyable for me was seeing the relationships within the Resistance Network. So many people were intertwined and had no idea that even the person they lived with was involved. I thought Christine Wells did a good job of showing the complex relationship, of love included, during wartime.

I always google some of the characters of historical fiction to see what is written about them. This book was very close to what actually happened. Always learn a little more each time I read a historical fiction book. Will definitely read this author again.

Engaging story of two sisters, Yvette and Gabby, who live in occupied Paris during World War 2. Both have ambitious dreams for a future that is uncertain at best. Yvette, to be a model in the fashion industry and Gabby, to be a writer and illustrator of childrens' books. Both become involved in the Resistance with the help of Catherine Dior, sister of Christian Dior, anxious to do their part to end the war. The story is one of intrigue, romance and a fascinating look into Couture fashion at the end of the war. The author is very descriptive, and I felt as if I were in the apartment building where the sisters lived, or sitting in the front row of a Dior fashion show. Would definiely recommend.

My thanks to Net Galley, William.Morris , and Custom House, for allowing me to review this exceptional read!

Yvette and Gabrielle Faucher are sisters living in France during the war. Yvette works in the fashion world and Gabby is a concierge for a hotel and lives with her mom...Both are recruited by Catherine Dior, sister of Christian to work for the Resistance in different ways. Gabby hides an injured man and Yvette works as a courier and mannequin for the House of Dior while both finding challenging loves.

The story jumps from 2 timelines. One of which is the trial of Louise Dulac, a famous actress and mistress of a Nazi officer which is linked to one of the sisters.

I really enjoyed this book. It deserves more than 5 stars. Was a heavy read , but I enjoyed the characters, liked the relationship of the sisters, how the Diors were woven into the story, and how they referred to the models as mannequins.

This is an outstanding WWII story about two young women, Gabby and Yvette Foucher, who begin working in the French Resistance in 1944 during WWII. The story is told by both sisters and goes back and forth from 1944 to postwar 1947. Gabby is working with Catherine Dior, who is also working in the resistance, and who is the sister of fashion famous Christian Dior. The story is full of intrigue, espionage, drama, love, suspense and mystery as well as the famous Dior haute couture. This story moves right along and will hold your interest from start to finish.

Thank you NetGalley, Wm Morrow and Custom House for the ARC of this supberb book that is a real page turner.

Thank you to William Morrow and Custom House as well as Netgalley for an opportunity to access an early readers edition for free in exchange for my honest review.

Christine Wells slowly unravels the tale of how two Parisian sisters caught in the chaos of war are separated by place and heart, and how a trial two years after the war ends gives them an opportunity to reunite. Yvette, a delivery girl for an important house of fashion, dreams of being a mannequin on the runway. Her sister Gabby is more practical, performing the concierge duties at an upscale apartment building in Paris. They both have unique relationships with residents of the apartments, and both are drawn into acting for the Resistance with Catherine Dior, the sister of designer Christian.

The stories are told in a mixture of mostly alternating time periods and perspective (pay attention to chapter titles!). Wells uses this format effectively to draw the reader in, building and unfolding the secrets of the sisters with both a sense of urgency and a sense of wariness. She expertly balances the sisters'stories, the time periods, and the emotional impact until the very end.

The only aspect I did not enjoy was the overly saccharine elements on a couple pages in the second half. Nonetheless, I believe anyone interested in this period will fall in love with the history, the characters, the setting, and the writing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this compelling book set mostly in Nazi-occupied France during the waning years of WWII, plus a few of years later. For me, this historical fiction title was a “I am glad I am retired, because I stayed up way too late reading” kind of book. The story is narrated by two Parisian sisters, Gabby and Yvette. The sisters are close, but have very different personalities. For most of the book, neither is aware of the resistance activities of the other.
Most of the characters are fictitious, but the described resistance network includes Catherine Dior, sister of the famous designer, whose resistance activities have been well documented; Christian Dior is also featured in the book. The author’s character development is excellent; the characters were ones I really cared about, adding to the suspense of the story.
Like many books set in wartime, the focus is on ordinary people doing extraordinary things during unimaginable times, where a lapse in judgment or trusting the wrong person, can result in dire consequences. Although this is a work of fiction, it is another example of how people demonstrated incredible courage to help people they did not know, not only with great risk to themselves, but also their families.
The first chapter of the book, told from Yvette’s point of view, takes place in 1947. She has just returned to Paris after spending a few years in New York. She mentions her sister and mother, so we know from the beginning that all three survived the war, but but how they did so is slowly revealed making this book a page-turner until the end. The story includes a whole gamut of themes from romance, courage, trust, patriotism, guilt, duplicity, and black market thugs.
I appreciated receiving an advance copy of Sisters of the Resistance from NetGalley and Harper Collins

Resistor or traitor? Yvette was summoned back to Paris to testify at the trial of Louise Dulac.

When Yvette arrived in Paris, she couldn’t face her mother or sister, Gabby, but went instead to a show Christian Dior was putting on and the place where she had worked during the war.

She was hired as a fill-in as well as a permanent model/mannequin, but her past kept coming back along with people from her past.

Her past along with her sister’s is told in alternating chapters during and after the war.

Gabby and Yvette worked for the resistance headed by Catherine Dior.

SISTERS OF THE RESISTANCE is a fascinating account that keeps you on edge as you are left hanging at the end of chapters to see what is going to happen next.

Ms. Wells’ writing keeps the reader interested with the tension of the war and the opportunity to hear about the fashions of Christian Dior. And we can’t forget romance - it is always a part of a war story.

Enjoy when you read SISTERS OF THE RESISTANCE.

Historical fiction fans will be captivated with the story line and the characters. 4/5

This book was given to me by publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A dual time line book set in WWII France (1944) and post WWI France (1947). It tells the tale of 2 sisters who help the Resistance while working for the Dour fashion house. Good book, I just couldn't get into it. There is a lot of back and forth between the sister's stories even within each chapter.

Gabby and Yvette are two sisters who are complete opposites of each other, but both find themselves fighting for the same cause-defeating the Nazi's during World War II. Gabby is loyal and quiet-but when she is called by Catherine Dior to save a man...she realizes she can be quiet no longer and risks everything to save him. Yvette is full of life, and willing to give it all to deliver messages that could change the war. But, Yvette ends up being rushed out of her country and missing the celebration of the end of the war.

She returns a couple of years later to testify in a trial-and realizes that her past has caught up with her-and her sister. This story of two siblings using all of their resources and wits during the war is inspiring, and beautifully written. The author was descriptive during all the scenes-which sometimes is hard to find in World War 2 books. You find out that even the smallest of gestures, saved people from certain death and torture. I would be interested in seeing if the author plans to continue these two characters storylines in a sequel. This book was given to me as an ARC from NetGalley and all opinions are my own.

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After the initial pages, I found myself not connecting with the story or characters, so I decided to pass on this book. Did not finish.

“Sisters of the Resistance” is a novel set primarily in Paris in1944 and 1947, told from the points of view of two sisters, Gabby and Yvette. Unbeknownst to the other each works for the resistance in their own small ways. The book starts in 1947 when Yvette, the younger sister, returns to Paris from New York after a three year absence. She is being called to testify on behalf of Louise Dulac, an actress accused of treason for collaborating with the Germans during the war.

At first, it is not clear why Yvette has been absent from Paris for three years, and why she has not been in contact with her mother and sister during that time. As the story unfolds through the alternating time lines, describing the fear and uncertainty of performing resistance work during the German occupation, the events that led to Yvette’s lengthy departure from Paris are slowly revealed.

The book is well-written, with full-fledged characters and an interesting look at resistance workers and collaborators during the German occupation of Paris. Although World War II novels seem to have proliferated in recent years, this book has a unique take on the theme, with its focus on the inability to trust even one’s seemingly closest friends and family in enemy occupied Paris where reprisals for resistance to the Nazis was swift and brutal. I recommend this book for anyone interested in a strong character-driven historical fiction novel.

This is a beautifully written compelling story of intrigue and romance, beginning in 1947, post-war as Yvette arrives in Paris, France to testify in the trial of Louise Dulac, a film star. Yvette's last memories of Paris are when she worked undercover as a courier, riding her bike all through Paris, when she was actually working for the Resistance as a spy.

As this compelling story unfolds, the chapters alternate between focusing on the post-war era of 1947, and during the war in 1944. . Gabby and Yvette are sisters, and while Yvette, the more courageous of the two is out risking her life each day,, Gabby is also working for the Resistance while caring for an severely wounded Englishman who is also a spy.

Catherine Dior, sister of the well-known fashion designer, Christian Dior, plays a prominent role in this fascinating story. She also works for the Resistance and convinces the sisters to join. Christian Dior, as well as the beautiful gowns he creates also make an appearance in this captivating story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper-Collins Publishers for allowing me to read an advanced copy of this book. The thoughts and remarks concerning this book are my own.