The overarching story was good - really different. But it never really grabbed me. Or it would for a chapter or so and then I’d get bogged down again.

I have never read a book by Natasha Lester, but after reading this I will definitely be reading more. I loved the detail and research that went into the book. The timeline does jump around, but it is easy to follow. The first couple of chapters started slow, but after that I was hooked and could not put it down. I'm usually not a fan of World War historical fiction, but the timeline and the narrator give different aspects to an era that has been written about endlessly. Can't wait to find more of her books to read.

I loved this book, could not put it down. Alix is a fascinating character. Each aspect of her life was compelling reading - the life with a wealthy family, her OSS work in Italy, as the publicist for the new couture house of Dior, her efforts to right the wrongs from the war. There wasn't a single part that felt unnecessary. Lester has done a brilliant job of seamlessly combining historical figures, extensive historical facts, and several geographical locations, with a compelling fictional story.

The lengthy author's note at the end spells out what is fact and fiction and leaves historical fiction fans ready to read and learn more. Highly recommended.

I’ve recommended this one very successfully to many patrons who are fans of Fiona Davis and Amanda Quick, A solid addition for most libraries

I have been a fan of Natasha Lester since the first story of the women involved in the European resistance efforts during World War II and this one is the best so far. The characters are larger than life with heart and a deeply troubled soul that are strong enough to try to change the world and make it a better place. The book delves a lot into the place of women after the war and the expectations for both men and women at the time. There is also the added benefit of the dresses of Dior!

Pub date: 1/10/23
Genre: historical fiction
Quick summary: Alix St. Pierre has lived multiple lives - first as an orphan, then a spy in WWII, then publicity director for the House of Dior. But she can't outrun what happened in WWII - can she figure out how to make a better future for herself?

Fashion and historical fiction?! Yes please! The strongest parts of this story for me were Alix's adventures at the fashion house - challenging societal conventions and helping make Dior a star. I loved spending time with her in post-war Paris.

It took me a bit longer to warm up to the spy storyline - there were a lot of characters, and I had trouble keeping everything straight. But I'm glad I stuck with it, since the ending paid off with plenty of surprises and a satisfying conclusion. I wish the journey to the payoff had been a little quicker, but I think historical fiction fans will enjoy this book a lot!

Thank you to Forever Publishing for my e-ARC and finished copy in exchange for an honest review!

I loved reading and listening to Natasha Lester's latest novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre!
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Alix is a character of many backgrounds: she's a war spy and later on, a fashion marketing rep for Dior. St. Pierre is known along the circles as captivating, cunning and charming. Trying to help America and its allies win against the Nazis, she's also trying to find the man who made her world turn upside down. With the help of someone you'd least expect, Alix is on a mission that readers will delightfully turn the page and keep on listening to.

I couldn't put down this read and highly recommend it to fans of historical fiction, especially World War 2 novels. Lester paints enough details to become fully immersed in the story and the multiple timelines/ parts flowed well together. I enjoyed the cast of characters and wanted to be apart of their world, especially with Dior.

Thank you Forever Publishing and Netgalley for my earc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thank you to @NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for this ARC. The book follows the life of Alix St Pierre before, during and after the war. Orphaned at a young age, she was taken by a friend and raised in a wealthy household. She was recruited during the war by the OSS. However, under her watch nine recruits were killed and she still hasn't recovered from the guilt. Now after the war, in Paris, she starts working at the House of Dior to help fund her quest to find the man that betrayed her trust and lead to the killings. Love @NatashaLester and all she has written! #TheThreeLivesofAlixStPierre #NatashaLester #ForeverGrandCentralPublishing #Jan2023

Solid 3 star read. I had trouble connecting with the characters and the time jumps were hard for me to follow.

As a PR consultant Alix St. Pierre had a talent for convincing people what to do. Because of her language skills, Alix got recruited to become a member of the newly formed Office of Strategic Services in Switzerland under Allen Dulles during WWII. Alix had gone to boarding school in Switzerland thanks to the family who took her in after her parents deaths. While working for the OSS she was able to reconnect with some friends and slide into the shadows. Alix suddenly found herself at the forefront of the Italian Resistance movement. The trust she chose to bestow upon certain people ultimately altered the trajectory of her life.
The story's shift to after the war brought to light the repercussions of Alix's choices during the war. Lester chose to place Alix at the center of the unveiling of the new House of Dior. The magnificence of haute couture after the devastation of WWII cannot be overlooked. Amidst the hustle and bustle of what would become known as the "New Look", Alix found herself face to face with the past. As joint forces attempted to bring her down Alix learned who she could and couldn't trust to bring an end to the ghosts that haunted her.
While Alix St. Pierre is a fictional character, Lester did a fantastic job at using her to explore many historical events. There were some wonderful gems uncovered in the book. Readers will be mortified by the actions taken of multiple offices during WWII. However readers will be utterly enchanted with the details Lester provided on Christian Dior's entrance into the fashion world. Sprinkle in some romance and you have a wonderfully multifaceted story that will delight all.
I received a copy of this title via NetGalley.

Holy cannoli, Batman. I've been diving into more historical fiction lately and I'm finding that I am absolutely in LOVE with this genre.

Natasha hit this one out of the park- it was beautiful, tragic, & authentically written. I was entirely entranced by Alix and her strong personality in a time when it was uncommon (and frowned upon) for women to be bold and have their own wants and desires. This is told in sections that effortlessly move between the past and the present and even though you don't want to end a section without knowing immediately what's next, you are hooked right into the unfolding events of what Alix is or has gotten herself into.

I loved the integration of this being more than just history- there is mystery, romance, coming of age and finding your place in the world - which are all woven so delicately that I had a seriously hard time putting it down.

At the end I was surprised to have such a detailed Author's Note that explores her research and the connections to the actual history that was brought into the narrative. I found that such authenticity will be the reason I read more from Natasha Lester in the future- you'll know what you're getting and learn so much of our rich (and devastating) history.

WWII historical fiction always seems to draw me in. Add in a little mystery, romance, and insight into the fashion world, and I am lost in the world created by Natasha Lester in her novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre. Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with an ARC ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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

This book was beautifully written. Natasha has an absolute amazing way of telling a story and her characters are always favorable.

The attention to detail within the story truly transports you to Paris in 1947 and essentially living the life of Alix St. Pierre. The back and fourth between Paris 1947 and Bern 1943 really helps the flow of the book and puts everything into perspective. You can clearly envision the gorgeous and stunning gowns of Christian Dior, plus gain some insight of his debute into the fashion world post war.

Alix is being haunted by the ghosts in her past and truly is trying to find one of these ghosts, “La Voce,” and bring him to justice for the crimes he committed during WWII. With the help of editor, Anthony March, the two use their espionage skills in trying ti unravel the mystery of what happened that night within Italy that cost the lives of innocent men in order to find closure and move on with their lives.

There’s so much rich history within these pages and it was a joy to learn about new things that happened within WWII. This book would’ve received 5 stars from me but I thought it dragged a bit in the beginning, however once you get through the first few chapters the book really takes flight!

Natasha Lester writes beautiful heroines that are effortless chameleons - outwardly elegant and poised yet far from fragile. Alix St Pierre is the definition of ambitious, resourceful and a self made woman. She was dealt a difficult hand early on in life and used that as fuel to float between worlds sometimes noticed but mostly in the shadows doing what needs to be done. When someone from her past threatens her future, she must join forces with an unlikely ally and not only get done what needs to be done but also give them something more valuable than secrets-her trust. Can Alix rid herself of the guilt that’s been weighing her down and forge ahead or will the past sneak up when she least expects it and take her down once and for all?


It’s barely 2 weeks into the new year and I can absolutely guarantee I will be thinking about this book for the rest of the year. I was so ingrained into Alix’s journey that I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. With each little detail Alix revealed we learned so much about her tenacity and character that left you amazed and in awe of her. She was put to the test time and time again and rose to the challenge every time without backing down even when it threatened to derail everything Alix worked so hard for. She made waves and altered the course of history while standing on her own 2 feet in elegant gowns planting the seeds of change while capturing the stars.



Thank you @readforever and @natashalester for my gifted copy and a chance to review this amazing book.

4.5 Stars rounded up to a 5 - One of the few books I have read this month was Natasha Lester’s historical fiction The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre. This one follows Alex as she works for Dior in Paris after the war while we also get flashbacks to her time during the war as well. I don’t normally like WWII stories but this one was really good! I loved Alix’s story in both timelines and loved the ending we got. I will say there was one scene in the flashbacks that was very hard to read so you may want to look into content warnings if needed or dm if you have any questions! Thank you @readforeverpub for my #gifted copy of this one!

I read the synopsis and was intrigued. This isn’t my usual read but from the very first page I knew I was going to like it. I was right. I have a few friends who will be getting this for Christmas this year.

“He wanted her to know that she was the mouse—and he was the cat. But the time had come for Alix to be a goddamn lioness.”

The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre is a novel about espionage, fashion, and romance. The story is told in two timelines, one while Alix is working as a spy during WWII and one after the war when Alix begins working for Christian Dior. That is until a figure from her past re-emerges, determined to finally bring her down.

All of Natasha Lester’s work is so good, but I think this novel is one of her best. The plot is fast-paced, and the romance between Alix and journalist Anthony is excellent. Alix is a beautifully flawed character, who wrestles with her past, while attempting to build a better future for herself. I give The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre 5/5 Dior dresses. Thank you to Forever publishing for an early copy!
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Alix St. Pierre is a lot more than she seems. Not only the publicist responsible for the rise of Christian Dior and his fashion industry, but also a heroine of WWII. A well written historical novel with enough detail to make the times seem real and romance too! Recommended reading.

Thanks to Forever Publishing for the free book.
This book has made me realize how much I miss reading a well-written historical fiction novel. This one was packed full of emotion and rich characters. Alix knew what she wanted because she had to fight to be there - her character was filled with grit and determination. Anthony added a great contrast to her and their mystery. The timeline is set in Paris in 1947 and in Switzerland during WWII. This book covered some war topics that I did not know about, and I got swept up into this story of Alix and her skills used during the war. The 1947 timeline was also interesting with the Dior aspect. I highly recommend this one. I did end up listening to the audio over reading print, and the audiobook performance is so well done.