The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre is a suspenseful read filled with guilt, love, and running away and towards past mistakes and secrets. This was a read that was bursting with heartbreak and hope at the same time. With twists and turns to keep you aching for more, Alix is truly an independent yet lonely woman. Breaking the norms of society in terms of expectations for women at the time, Alix shows such gusto and when that ability to be vulnerable finally opens up? Swoon worthy.

This book mixes reality and fiction and tells the story of Alix St Pierre, a spy in WW2, and how the war and the world shaped her into the woman she is today.

As someone who doesn't read a lot of historical fiction, this was an outstanding read. It has drama and romance, and it tackles feminism in the 40s as well which I absolutely adored!

Alix is such a strong person and an interesting character. Being a spy and then working for Christian Dior, trying to get a new start on life, when someone from her recent past threatens to destroy her life. Now, she has to avenge her loved ones and find peace.

This story is heartbreaking and healing, it tackles WW2 which I find hard to read about. It's such a devastating time in history and the author manages to capture the pain & loss of that time perfectly.

Really enjoyed the romance in this book, it was executed perfectly. Fashion felt like a separate character, alive and bright in post-war Paris. I think the ability to express yourself through clothing after such a terrifying and devastating time period really helped some people in the 40s to survive, to have something to focus on.

Overall, this is a great story with solid writing and a plot that makes you want to binge this story.

Rating: 4.25

thank you Netgalley and Forever for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It may be a work of fiction but the detail, here will keep you turning the page. It has a depth of knowledge of women recruited during the war to send messages, receive and decode messages. Alix goes from the glitter of Hollywood to the war torn houses of fashion of Paris. It chronicles the start of the House Of Dior. Alix is there for it all. Humble beginnings lead to a house of silks and satins in a time of war. It tells the story of a betrayal that led to loss of life, of men who she not only knew but loved. We are included in the setup for revenge that will have you inwardly cheering. It is a story rich and rewarding.

I love how Natasha Lester can combine the intrigue of spy networks in WWII with the glamorous world of Paris fashion post-war. It was so interesting to read about and imagine the House of Dior, and I really liked the way the two timelines wove in and out together and finally came together at the end. I always enjoy Lester's books and this was no exception! I received a free copy of this book from netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.

An orphan growing up in Hollywood pre WWII - Alex finds herself in Paris working for Dior - ah but her past as a spy comes back to haunt her - fascinating tale - glam and good
Giving current books I like all 4 stars

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The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre
By Natasha Lester
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An American spy.
A war-time secret.
A race to uncover the truth.

This historical fiction novel was amazing! I have a very hard time reading about WW2, because I just can’t stomach it. I felt that this novel was beautifully written, it was heart breaking sad and tragic but also healing. Lester’s writing was so well done with the different time lines, the weaving in and out of perspective, the difference stages that we see Alix in, and ultimately this is a wonderful story about feminist. We see how much the world has changed and hasn’t as well. The plot was amazing, it was perfectly paced and with the different time lines you had to keep reading to find out what happened. The healing and love that Alix finds at Dior, the love interest that is so swoon worthing, and the amount of self love and healing that Alix has to have to live her life. I didn’t see a couple plot points coming and I was on my toes! There were a few chapters that were really hard to read, but it really added to the motive. Everyday I’m so thankful for my freedom. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone!

Alix St. Pierre. An orphan, that grew up in a world that she never felt like she belonged. With her smart wit and persuasion skills, the U.S. government sends Alix to be a spy in Switzerland in 1943. Soon she’s on the precipice of something HUGE, but can she trust her German informant? After the war, Alix moves to Paris to be the director of publicity for the House of Dior. When Alix has been running from her past to try to forget everything that happened, someone from her past resurfaces and threatens to destroy her future.

My copy was given to me by Forever in exchange for an honest review. #ad

Romance: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Plot points: 💥💥💥💥💥
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Natasha Lester is one of the reasons I’m in love with historical fiction. The way she weaves a story together is a believable manor has a way of taking you back to that era and make you a part of the story. The research that has gone into this book to cover spies and couture plus romance drew me in right away.

The work Alix St Pierre did during WWII continues to haunt her, even in her new life in post-war Paris working for the House of Dior. In her job as Head of PR, she meets a man who she encountered during a failed mission that left 9 people dead. Together, they set their eyes on taking down the Nazi who led them astray only to find out the Nazi is hunting down Alix for his own revenge.

This book is full of secrets, glamour, and romance. Highly recommend!

5 Stars

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An unputdownable Historical Fiction read set in between and after World War II. It had a wonderful flow in the storytelling that kept me captivated from start to finish. I was particularly impressed by the strength of the female lead, Alix - a woman living in a time when women were regarded for their domestic value. But her boldness and drive to pursue her dreams inspired me and made me pause to realize how far we have come in terms of women’s rights.

The story was further enhanced by an unexpected twist that changed the course of the plot and added another level to it. It immensely impacted the Female Main Character, which was captivating to read. The romance between Alix and Anthony was swoon-worthy and added a much-needed layer of dramatic yet light-heartedness to the story. Overall, I highly recommend this book.

Thank you, NetGalley and Hachette Australia, for the digital copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This book follows the life of Alix, mostly in 1947, as she becomes the PR person for Dior as he becomes famous for his designs. She meets Andrew, as he's a part of the press she's trying to convince to come to Dior's grand premier. It quickly becomes apparent to Alix that they were both spies during the war. Someone is also trying to get Alix to leave Paris... A great read and I'm excited to go read the author's other books!

The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre is a beautifully written novel. It's about Alix St. Pierre and her life directly after WWII. It's written in third person and switches between her life during WWII and after WWII, so you learn the backstory as you read the book. While it did have a slow start, I feel like it was worth pushing through to get to the end. This book was very well crafted to keep you guessing what would happen next or why something had happened. I didn't realize that this book focuses heavily on espionage when I first heard about it, and I honestly thought it would be similar to The Seven Husband's of Evelyn Hugo; however, this is a very unique story. If you enjoy reading historical fiction, especially around the WWII time period, I highly suggest reading this one.

I am a big fan of Natasha Lester and eagerly await each new book. The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre while a good story, fell short for me.

I enjoyed reading about Alix’s work for Dior and her recruitment of others to work. Watching her secret unfold and the consequences of this was interesting. I learned even more about the agreement with the US for criminals of war and their work that protected them.

This book seemed to have so many characters and so much going on that I sometimes had trouble keeping track of everyone.

Also, in a day where vulgar language is overused and taking the Lord’s name in vain has become commonplace, I was very disappointed to see so much of it in this story. It often took me by surprise and honestly took away from what was happening in each story. I know it is common and not everyone will share my view. I do think that overuse by any character means it loses its effect.

None of the above will keep me from anticipating and reading Natasha’s next book.

Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the copy of this book. All views are my honest opinion.

The Three Lives Of Alix St. Pierre is a historical fiction genre novel told in six parts. There are alternating timelines as we read about Alix's lives and experiences as an orphan, a spy, and her work in Fashion. I wish that there had been more of the World War II spy parts of her life and her work and less of the fashion aspects of the story. When reading the parts with Alix and Anthony, I found myself turning the pages and getting invested, then the book would switch back to more of the Dior fashion world, and my interest was lagging again. Natasha Lester is an author I will continue to read, but of her books that I have read, this is my least favorite.

An intense book, at times long, but action packed every sentence of the book....I absolutely LOVED it and thought it was brilliantly written! Natasha Lester is one of my favorite writers, and this book ranks at the top of the books she's written!

I adore Natasha Lester’s writing and have loved everything she has written so far but this one just fell short for me.
There was a lot going on (three separate time lines) that made it difficult to keep everything straight and I just didn’t really connect with Alix like you would want to connect with a main character.

I guess some stories just aren't for everyone. That being said I won’t be giving up on Lester anytime soon. She is an amazing storyteller and I look forward to seeing what she comes up with next.

Thanks to Forever and Net Galley for the advanced copy.

I love Natasha Lester’s books and this one is no exception. One is difference from her other books, is it doesn’t have a dual narrative. Even though there are two different timelines, we stay with the main character, Alix.

Her story is amazing, and it was great reading about a different location than many other books I’ve read set during WWII. I’m already looking forward to Natasha’s next book!

Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and when I saw this stunning cover I knew I had to read it.
This beautifully written and emotional story did not disappoint.
Alix St. Pierre's lives in the world of WWII espionage and at the forefront of post-war fashion working for Dior are both fascinating.
Natasha Lester crafts a perfect blend of glamor and intrigue by bringing both of these worlds together.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I love books that bring little known info of WWII to life. That’s exactly what this book does! A strong female lead, multiple timelines featuring before during and after the war, fashion, and espionage- this book has it all. A must read for historical fiction lovers and fashion lovers alike! I listened to the author talk about the book on the Friends and Fiction podcast, and then I loved the book even more!

I was hooked on this book from the first page as it is completely captivating and enthralling. It is one of my favorite books I have read and I was utterly absorbed in the action and all that ensued! Excellent!

Thanks @readforeverpub for the ARC
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This is my third book by this author and she does not disappoint. I was very easily captivated by this story of fashion, espionage, trust, journalism, teamwork, and revenge in post-WWII Paris. I enjoyed Alix's character so much as well as all of the very riveting side characters, some of whom become more prominent.

Natasha's books are exquisitely researched and one would almost think she lived in Paris in the early war years because she portrays that world so vividly. her author's note shares a bit about how she landed on this plot line and the character of Christian Dior and the birth of his fashion legacy. Though this is fiction, it is based on factual events and timelines and some very real characters such as Dior and his employees.

There are some wonderful friendships in these pages, some beautiful writing, a few tearjerking moments and an epic conclusion. I definitely couldn't turn the pages fast enough near the end.

The other two books of hers I loved are The Paris Secret and The Riviera House. I'll get to her backlist someday!

Following the war, Alix St Pierre returns to Paris and takes the job of PR and marketing for the new House of Dior, launching this season with their first collection. There she realizes that she can try to avenge the mistakes and during the war and put those guilty in jail forever.

Told from three timelines, before, after and during the war, this historical fiction story is full of all the emotions: laughter, sadness, anger and love. Easy to read and fall into the past, I loved the great character development and satisfying ending.