Last Twilight in Paris is a thrilling story that starts off in London, 1953. Louise is adapting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before, when she worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war. Following clues to Paris, Louise seeks help from her former boss and boyfriend Ian. The necklace leads them to discover the dark history of Lévitan—a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there, torn apart from her husband when the Germans invaded France. Louise races to find the connection between the necklace, the department store and Franny’s death. But nothing is as it seems, and there are forces determined to keep the truth buried forever. Inspired by the true story of Lévitan,

Jenoff does a wonderful job creating an inspirational story of resistance during World War II. Last Twilight in Paris had me turning the pages to the very end. This book is an easy 4 stars. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves historical fiction.

I received a free advanced copy and all opinions are my own. I would like to offer my sincerest gratitude to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the ARC of this novel.

Pam Jenoff's new novel is almost the perfect Historical Fiction to me. It covers a part of WWII that is not well-known, making the story more captivating as I got to learn about something I never knew happened during the war while I was getting to know the beautifully-crafted characters. The switching time and perspective took a minute to get into, but it was worth pushing through the first few chapters to get really immersed and interested in both timelines. The pacing and plot lines are the reason I feel that, although it is a well-crafted story, this book would be best suited for avid readers of the Historical Fiction genre and/or like stories that read as almost character studies.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story, but I think the true magic of the novel is the exploration of two very relatable female characters. I am so eager to read more of Jenoff's work!

4.5/5 Stars!

It took me a minute to get into this book, but when I did, I loved it more page by page. I love Pam Jenoff’s style of writing and, in this book, her untraditional take on presenting a mystery. Set in World War II and the time shortly after the war, this is a tale of hope and fears, unbelief at the horrors of life, and a desire to help and to serve, and then the nightmares once the war is over. I will recommend this very readable and enjoyable book to my friends who enjoy historical fiction, mysteries, and tales of World War II. Thank you to NetGalley for the advance read copy.

I was thrilled to get this newest book by Pam Jenoff.

The history in this story was just heartbreaking to me. The pain that this war caused is felt by the characters throughout the book and then flows down to the reader. I felt the suspense as Louise took the time and effort to make and find connections that coincided with the lost necklace. She knew she had seen it before, but where/how? I enjoyed this back and forth of her working to figure that out. This was definitely a page turner and I will be reading more Jenoff books in my future.

Thank you, NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, Park Row for the ARC.

A 4.5*

Last Twilight in Paris is another fantastic and memorable historical fiction by the very talented author Pam Jenoff. She always writes unique stories that grab your attention from the very beginning and deal with aspects of WWII that most readers are unaware of. This book has a dual timeline, going between WWII and 1953. I loved that this story was inspired by true facts.

The book is about a French woman, Helaine who is Jewish and the trials, persecution and hardships she endured during the war. The other timeline is about Louise, am English woman during the war and in 1953. The two women's stories connect over a lost necklace that is found years later. The plot was fast paced and the story's ending had some surprises in it with all the loose ends coming together.

I highly recommend this book, especially if you enjoy WWII fiction. Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an advanced copy of this novel.

Last Twilight in Paris is my first book by this author. I've been wanting to read a book by Pam Jenoff for awhile and I'm finally getting to it. And I realized that I've been missing out!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and appreciated how well researched the topic was. While this is fiction, it is based on true happenings and I ended up learning something new in the WW2 era. Sometimes the WW2 time period can be overdone, but this book brings a fresh and unique perspective to the table. This story alternates between two female POVs and both stories were engaging. There's a mix of mystery and romance that is well blended together. This is an impactful story that will surely stick with you for a long time to come.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing | Park Row for a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was an amazing read as always. I will forever buy Pam Jenoff’s books! She just captivates me everytime. 5/5 stars.

A super great historical fiction book by one of my favorite writers. I gave this one all the stars on goodreads and Instagram! Great job!

Pam Jenoff delivers another captivating tale of love, survival, and buried secrets with Last Twilight in Paris. Set against the haunting backdrop of postwar Europe, this novel intricately weaves past and present as Louise embarks on a journey to uncover the truth behind a mysterious necklace and the tragic death of her wartime friend.

From the bustling streets of 1953 London to the shadowed remnants of Nazi-occupied Paris, Jenoff transports readers to a world of heartbreak and resilience. The story is deeply layered, connecting Louise’s postwar life to Helaine’s harrowing experiences at Lévitan, a once-glamorous Parisian department store turned Nazi prison. As Louise follows the trail of clues, the novel explores themes of resistance, sacrifice, and the indomitable power of love.

Rich in historical detail and inspired by true events, this gripping mystery tugs at your heartstrings while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale and The Paris Library, Last Twilight in Paris is a testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable darkness.

This is a good historical fiction book. The author provides such wonderful descriptions. I learned a lot about how the camp prisoners were kept and more about the living conditions in Paris at the time.

I am always extremely excited to get my hands on a new Pam Jenoff book. They are all incredibly researched, the stories intriguing and unlike any other I have read before. Which is quite a feat since I have read hundreds of WWII books. This one immediately caught my attention. A Jewish prison within Levitan. A department store in the heart of Paris. How were they able to keep the prisoners within such a confided space for so long. Going through and sorting all the possessions the Germans stole from the Jewish. It is astonishing the insane things that the Reich did. This book was told in a dual timeline. Bouncing between 1938, Paris and 1953, London.

Helaine was always told she was fragile since the fever stole her independence and confided her to her parents' mansion. She has finally convinced her mother that she needs to go outside and take in fresh air, while staying close to their neighborhood. Never in a million years did she think she would meet a generous man that would take her breath away. Louise has never fully let go of her friend being killed within Germany during the war. They were meant to be protected by the Red Cross, yet Fanny still ended up dead. The cause is always striking a chord with Louise. When she comes across a necklace at her new job that looks exactly like the one Franny had on her during her death. Louise knows she must follow the leads and figure out what happened to Franny that horrifying night.

I wish this book went a little bit deeper. Had a more information on the department store and the characters. I never fully connected with either Louise or Helanie and I wish had had. This book is still a fantastic read, nevertheless. It makes you wonder what other secrets will be unearthed about the Reich and why they did the things they did. Thank you to Pam Jenoff and Park Row Books for my gifted copy.

Most casual readers and non-scholars are probably not familiar the Lévitan furniture store in Paris, which closed in 1941 and how it was reopened by the Nazis in 1943. I am grateful to Pam Jenoff for the complexity of her research, which is now available to casual readers in her historical fiction novel, Last Twilight in Paris, which I just finished reading. Jenoff's research brought to light information that most readers likely do not know. I do not want to review all the history about the Nazi's use of the Lévitan furniture store as a Jewish camp, but it is enough to know that in the Lévitan store, Nazi sold the furniture and goods stolen from the nearly 40,000 Jewish homes, which were seized when Jewish owners were arrested and deported. Jewish prisoners lived inside the store and unloaded and then sold furniture and household items that belonged to Jewish people, who had been sent to their deaths.

Last Twilight in Paris is a multiple timeline, dual POV novel. One narrator is a British woman in 1953, Louise, who seeks to understand how her friend, Franny, was murdered in WWII France. The other narrator is a young married Jewish woman, Helaine, who finds herself living and working at Lévitan. Jenoff gives both women a thoroughly established background and history. They each also have a husband. Readers learn about how the Red Cross ignored the POW camps, where British and American POWs were beaten and starved. The Red Cross also ignored what the Nazis were doing to Jewish prisoners. For the Red Cross, Jewish death camps did not exist, although by 1943, Allies and the Red Cross knew what was happening.

I do not want to give away any spoilers or relate anything about the terrific twist at the end of the novel. However, I was bothered by a lack of detail in what happened to Helaine's husband, Gabriel. This is a section of the novel that needs more clarity. The transition from musician to POW is a bit fuzzy. Espionage results in execution, even if not proved. Human lives meant nothing to the Nazis. Simply being suspected of revealing secrets to the allies, would results in a quick execution.

I did enjoy, Last Twilight in Paris, and I read it very quickly. Thank you to Harlequin Trade Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with this ARC, in exchange for my honest review. I am recommending Last Twilight in Paris.

A woman working in a store after the war finds a necklace, it looks familiar to her. She sets out on a journey to find the owner and the story behind the necklace. When she sets out on her journey she finds unexpected danger. If you like historical fiction this is a good choice for you. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy

Thank you to @Netgalley and @HarlequinTradePub for this ARC. Louise works in a second hand shop and comes across a necklace in one of the rubbish bins. She knows she has seen this necklace before in the hands of a friend before her questionable death Now she needs find out where the necklace is from, who it belongs to and how it ended up in her shop. Another amazing story from @PamJenoff. #LastTwilightinParis #PamJenoff #Feb2025

Based on the unlikely topic of a once glamorous department store, Levitan, turned into a Nazi prison during the German occupation, this is a book I could not put down. There are two narratives, a decade apart which are wonderfully described, involving a mysterious necklace, love and survival. Highly recommended.

Pam Jenoff is by far one of my favorite authors. No one writes more beautiful and touching WWII novels and Last Twilight in Paris was no exception.
The plot was fresh and unique and I enjoyed seeing how she connected Helaine and Louise's stories. I look forward to purchasing this book for our library when it's released.

Five stars! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

Louise, a wife and mother raising a family in post-World War II England, discovers a necklace in a box marked with the name of a Parisian department store. Louise is sure she has seen the necklace before. Louise, who worked with the Red Cross during the war, is determined to find out more about the necklace. She leaves her family and travels to Paris. The story moves fluidly from WW II to post-war. The story is told from the point of view of Helaine, a young Jewish woman living in Paris during WWII, and Louise, who lives in post-war England. Their stories are connected. As the story unfolds t, the reader learns about the horrors of the war, women being held prisoner in a Parisian department store selling stolen goods taken from Jewish homes. And Louise’s time serving the Red Cross during the war. As the story unfolds, more is revealed about the women, the war, and their connection. There are twists and turns I didn’t see coming. This is a wonderful historical novel that is both heartbreaking and life-affirming. It's a book not to be missed.
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Thanks to HTP and Park Row Books for my advanced copy of Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff.

This is a World War II historical fiction set in 1950s London when Louise finds a necklace that reminds her of her time working with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe that sets her to find out more. It leads her to discover the dark history of Lévitan—a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there.

Pam Jenoff writes some of great World War II historical fiction and I have heard references to Lévitan so that's what drew me into this book. I liked that aspect of the book a lot more than the mystery, but liked how the story unfolded. This book had different aspects of WWII historical fiction that was different which i liked.

Louise, a British wife and mother and Helaine, a Parisian Jew never met during WWII but their lives intersect as Louise discovers a necklace that she had last seen with her murdered friend in Germany. Excellent!

The Last Twilight in Paris is an intense story of love, loss and treachery set in World War 2 and the decade after. Louise was a Red Cross volunteer during the war, distributing care packages to officers in German POW camps. Ten years later Louise is a housewife whose husband, like many others, came back from the war deeply scarred. While helping a friend in a second hand shop Louise comes across a necklace that she’s certain she has seen before, during the war. Helaine is a young Jewish woman in Paris, whose cellist husband disappears during a supposed concert tour in Germany. Franny is Louise’s friend an fellow Red Cross volunteer. An accomplished performer, Franny sings for those incarcerated in German camps. When Franny is killed by a hit and run driver Louise’s life is turned upside down. She doesn’t believe it’s an accident, and wonders what who the man Franny was speaking with just before her death and whether it has any connection to the necklace. Louise becomes obsessed with finding out the story of the necklace and convinces her husband to let her go to Paris for a few days to see what she can track down. She reaches out to her old boss Ian at the Red Cross to see if he can help, But Ian has moved on the greater things, and while he agrees to help, she finds that her personal attraction to Ian is still strong. But Ian is less than helpful and she doesn’t understand his resistance to looking for the owner of the necklace. Alternating between Helaine’s story and Louise's story, as we learn what happened to Franny, and the story of the Levitan, a department store come prison camp. The Last Twilight in Paris draws you in and never lets go. Compelling, heartbreaking, Last Twilight in Paris brings to life a little known story that deserves to be told.