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If you love Historical Fiction than you should read this book. This is one of those WW II books that have not been talked about much and I learned so much.

This is a dual time story where the characters are brought to life. It's a story about strength, endurance and survival.

The Last Twilight of Paris was captivating and i can't wait to buy the physical copy when it's released.

Thank you Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley. All thoughts are my own and isn't influenced by anyone else

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In 1944 Paris, Helaine, a Jewish woman, is taken by the Nazi’s. Instead of being sent to the camps, she is taken to a former department store that sells stolen items from Jewish households and sells them to German officers.

In 1953 England, Louise works at a secondhand store and comes across a necklace she remembers seeing in a POW camp in 1944 when she volunteered with the Red Cross. She goes to Paris to find out the story behind the necklace, and to find out what happened to her friend, Franny, who was murdered at one of the POW camps they were visiting.

This was a great book. You get Helaine’s POV, and you also get two timelines for Louise, current day -953, and 1944 with her time at the Red Cross. I thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely recommend it.

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Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff weaves a beautiful story about hardworking people during the Nazi occupation in Paris. I really loved these characters.
The story is a dual timeline with characters that must survive the occupation. In Paris, there is a department store turned into a prison during the Nazi occupation. The
Lévitan was a place where prisoners were sent to arrange stolen goods to sell. The Nazis stole Jewish property right out of their homes once they were forced out. It was once a department store where people walking down the street could purchase furniture and such
But this is a remarkable story of perseverance, hope, treachery and enduring love during one of the darkest times in History. The author's research shows so much detail in this story.
The main characters, Helaine and Louise are strong, resolute, capable women and I loved their story's so much.
I will highly recommend this book. This is historical fiction at its absolute best. I loved learning about this part of the occupation I didn't know anything about.
Thank you to NetGalley and for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Jenoff is an auto-buy for me. I look forward to all her books because her books transcend me to the past and part of history which involves parts that are not always easy to talk about, but a must.
This novel takes us on a journey into the past involving a necklace, a department store and a couple who struggled during the war.
Louise is a wife in London. The year is 1953 and she has found a necklace in a shop. There is a name located on the necklace, and she feels she KNOWS who this necklace belongs too. What are the odds? She once worked for the Red Cross in Europe, when it was occupied by the Nazis. She had friend named Fanny at that time who died and Louise is positive there is a connection.
Louise has a former boss Ian, whom can help her solve this mystery. The soon discover the necklace is connected to Levitan, which is a department store, unfortunately this store was a Nazi prison and people worked at this store selling stuff stolen from the Jews.
Unraveling the mystery and clues to find out what happened to Franny lead her on a dangerous journey. She must decide how far she is willing to go to seek the truth.
Another emotional and mesmerizing novel by Jenoff. During one of the darkest times in history, love and sacrifice can bring up through so much.
All historical fiction fans will want this on their shelves. I am off to pre-order because I want a hard copy to re-read and support this author. I discovered that pre-orders are extremely important to authors.

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Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read Last Twilight in Paris. All I can say is WOW. The dual timeline was easy to follow and the story flowed smoothly. Read on one seating. Recommend.

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Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Pam Jenoff has hit another home run, this book is a great read. I enjoy historical fiction, especially the World War II era, and Pam Jenoff is one of my favorite authors in this genre. This story involves the experiences of two women during the war and the aftermath, Louise is a British citizen who volunteered with the Red Cross during the war delivering packages in Germany, she tries to help a fellow volunteer and the results are traumatic, it is now 1953, she is married with two children working in a secondhand shop when she comes across a necklace that brings all the trauma back to her and she starts a search for answers. The other woman, Helaine is a young Jewish woman who is captured during the war and held in a Nazi camp in a department store in Paris, she is the owner of half of the necklace that this story focuses on. This book had a lot going for it, historical aspects of a Nazi camp in a department store, the romance between Helaine and Gabriel, Louse’s relationship with her husband Joe, who had his own issues serving in the war, plus a mystery story about the necklace.. I would highly recommend this book, it was a very interesting, insightful, inspirational story.

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I received an early ecopy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ms. Jenoff has given us another riveting novel. This time we learn about Levitan, a former department store in Paris, which was used as a holding camp for privileged Jews during WWII. Throughout the story we switch between two character, Louise who is in London in 1953 and Helaine who is in Paris in 1943. Louise has worked with the American Red Cross and delivered care packages to soldiers during the war. During her time doing deliveries her friend Franny, an actress performing for the troops, is killed. They are told Franny was hit by a car but Louise believes something else happened to her and is plagued by this years later. In 1953 Louise discovers a necklace she thinks she remembers seeing during the war and goes on a search to discover its story and try and return it to its true owner. Throughout the story we also meet Helaine, a Jew living in Paris, who ultimately ends up living in Levitan for a time and has connections to the necklace Louise has. Read this great story to find out about Louise's relationship with Franny, her search for answers about the necklace and Levitan and Helaine's story of her life before and during the war living in Paris. Pick this one up for great historical fiction read in February 2025.

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Another great book by Pan Jenoff! Historical fiction fans will love this one with a blend of mystery!

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“Last Twilight in Paris” by Pam Jenoff is a captivating read that blends lesser-known historical events with compelling storytelling. The story is told from the perspectives of two women, immersing readers in their lives. It’s a fast-paced story and will keep you hooked from start to finish.

Jenoff was able to take one of the most devastating times in history and tell a beautiful story! “Last Twilight In Paris” has made me a fan of historical fiction! I was able to learn a piece of history I probably never would have discovered and I’m grateful to Jenoff for that!

Don’t want to give spoilers but I loved the way it ended and was so happy she included the epilogue!

This is a story of heartbreak, loyalty, love, mystery and hope.

Thank you Netgalley and Harlequin Publishing for this ARC

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I am so thankful to have received an early copy of Pam Janoff’s new novel, Twilight in Paris. It is an historical fiction book that takes place during World War II and follows the path of two amazing women, Helaine and Louise.

Louise, in the 1950’s, discovers a necklace at her place of work, a thrift shop in a suburb of London. She believes she has seen it before, during the war when she worked for the Red Cross. She is determined to get to the bottom of this mystery and find the rightful owner.

Helaine, a young Jewish woman, during the late 1930’s, falls in love with a musician in Paris. They are in the midst of the Nazi occupation, and she ends up being placed at the Levitan Department Store. I had never heard of this store, where prisoners sort through the stolen goods of the people of Paris.

I loved the dual POV and learned so much about a new aspect of WWII that I hadn’t known. Janoff helps us immerse in the lives of these two women and it gives all the feels. It blends romance, mystery and suspense against the background of a war that never fails to create high emotions in the reader.

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I used the highlight feature on my Kindle more than ever while reading this book. I remember reading The Diary of Anne Frank as a kid and having a similar experience of being transported to a time I could not really make sense of but I could feel how important it was to be aware of it as a human.

I must share that this book describes motherhood in a way that only a mother with grown children can. I felt so seen and so understood in one sentence.

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Pam Jenoff is Historical Fiction royalty! Her books are always amazing and The Last Twilight in Paris is no exception. I learned about a part of history during WWII that I wasn't aware of, while experiencing the situation right along with the characters. I felt transported into the world of Helaine and Louise and I am still thinking about them long after finishing the book. In London in1953 Louise finds a necklace in a box from a second hand store after the war and she knows she has seen this necklace before. Her journey to uncovering the truth about the necklace is filled with obstacles including a past love while she struggles to balance her responsibilities in her home to her husband and kids. In Paris, Helaine is torn from her husband in 1943 and sent to work at a labor camp in a department store called the Lévitan. I felt for all she and the others endured in that department store but I'm thankful that hope and love are also a part of this book.
Jennoff's research and writing made me feel connected to the characters and I wanted to keep reading to learn more about the necklace and the challenges during and after the war. This book is a must read for fans of Historical Fiction. You will be rooting for the characters as this fast paced book takes you on an incredible and historical journey through London and Paris.
Thank you to Netgalley and HTP books for the opportunity to read this fantastic and memorable book!

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The Last Twilight in Paris is a beautifully written story that sheds light on a lesser known part of WWII history that is both fascinating and heartbreaking. It seems unbelievable yet unsurprising that a department store was turned into a labor camp for Jews. Through the eyes of two women facing the war from different perspectives, we discover the resilience of Jews and the people fighting to survive in occupied France and those striving to make an impact on the war. I found myself invested in Louise and Helaine's stories and the fates of those around them. Love, in its many forms, is evident throughout the book as our heroines find strength in friendships, familial and true love. This book was incredibly insightful, educational and touching.

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Another amazing read where you fell in love with the characters and just felt the emotions of everything within this story! Love these two women and all they did for and after the war. Louise had her own share of what she saw during the war, but when she finds a discarded necklace she knows she must find out who it belongs to. Something from her past is tied to this piece and it may also hold the key to a long unknown mystery. Helaine is a newly wed and enjoying this new life of freedom from her parents, but she has no idea just how fast that freedom will be taken away with war at the doorstep of France. I especially loved the necklace storyline and I had no idea that they had used a department store as a camp of sorts. Another deeply written historical fiction with pieces of history that were once lost. Thank you to The Hive and Netgalley for the complementary ebook. This review is of my own opinion and accord.

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Historical fiction at its finest! Last Twilight In Paris was impossible to put down, impeccably researched, and one of the most engaging books I’ve read this year. I love books that not only entertain you, but also educate you, and Last Twilight In Paris did just that. Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and I mostly read books set during WWII, but I have never read anything about Lévitan. Jenoff did a phenomenal job weaving two timelines together to tell such a heartbreaking, yet hopeful story of two women, connected by one necklace.

I absolutely loved how this book was told in alternating POV from both Helaine and Louise. It’s the type of book that will keep you guessing until the very end, with twists that you do not see coming. I truly loved the amount of research the author put into this book and I loved how I learned about an area I knew nothing about before reading this book. This is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction. This book will be on my mind for a very long time and one I will be recommending to everyone! Rich in historical detail, Last Twilight In Paris is a fascinating read!

💔WWII Historical Fiction
💔Dual POV
💔Alternating Timelines
💔Unexpected Twists
💔A Mysterious Necklace
💔Unforgettable

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Another gem by Pam Jenoff! The beauty of Jenoff's historical fiction is that her books are inspired by true events. Thus, we learn pieces of history through her books. Jenoff takes us to a Parisian department store and presents us with a mystery of. a missing necklace. Suffice it to say that you won't be able to put this book down! Plan on reading in one sitting! Thank you Park Row for the review copy!

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Pam Jenoff’s Last Twilight in Paris is an irresistible blend of romance, espionage, and bravery set against the backdrop of WWII. The story pulls you in from page one, delivering pulse-pounding suspense and heart-wrenching emotion. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Every chapter felt like a ticking time bomb, full of heart-stopping twists.

The heroine’s struggle between love and duty is gripping. Her loyalty felt so raw and real, it moved me deeply. The author also brings the dangers of espionage to life with vivid detail. The characters’ sacrifices and choices felt so real, they left a lasting impact. This book gives you a thrilling look into a world where trust is fragile and betrayal is everywhere.

If you’re a fan of historical fiction with high stakes and unforgettable characters, Last Twilight in Paris is a must-read. It’s a breathtaking novel that will stay with you long after the final page.

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Many thanks to NetGalley and the Publisher for allowing me to read Last Twilight in Paris. This is a dual timeline story set during and in the aftermath of World War Two. It is a story of hope, perseverance and the strength that love gives. Ms. Jenoff is one of my absolute favorite authors and Last Twilight in Paris is one of her best works. The thing I love most about Ms. Jenoff's books is the attention to detail. The amount of research that goes into her work is incredible. She takes the reader into a little known period of history and it just comes alive. Last Twilight in Paris is a haunting story that will stay with you long after you finish the book. It is not to be missed.

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Amazing Read! Unforgettable Read!
Last Twilight in Paris is about a parisian department store, the mysterious necklace and a woman's quest to unlock a decades-old mystery. This novel is one that is so exciting but also a page turner from beginning to end. The author was new to me and I am looking forward to reading more of this author's books. It was written so beautifully but it also had an engaging plot with great character development. I loved all of the characters in this but I especially loved Louise and seeing how she solves a decade old mystery. The book is one full of hope, heart, betrayal, love and so much more. I will be thinking of this unforgettable read for awhile. I loved this book and would recommend it to any reader but this is a must read if you love historical fiction. Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced read in exchange of my honest review of Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff.

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An unforgettable story of tragedy and perseverance during one of history’s most devastating wars. Jenoff takes us on a journey of discovery and truth following two women navigating war time. One is Jewish and is arrested in Paris, while the other volunteered with the Red Cross and is looking for answers post war. A tale of love, loss, hope, and survival. I highly recommend not only for fans of historical fiction but anyone who loves when a story comes to life.

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