The Paris Promise

Paris, 1943: Keeping her eyes fixed on the Nazi officer, Antoinette slowly reaches under the pillow for the knife. She knows what she must do to save her family…

When the Germans invade Paris, Antoinette Valette’s world shatters overnight. Each day, she fears for the life of her Jewish husband and son. But as a celebrated violinist with nowhere to flee, hiding in plain sight is her only choice.

The day her beloved husband is torn from her arms, Antoinette begs the Resistance to secure her son a place on the last train leaving Paris. Holding him tightly against her chest, she promises she will find him again. But is it a promise she can’t possibly keep?

With nothing left to lose, Antoinette begins to spy on the high-ranking Nazis she plays for each night. If she is caught, she knows she will be killed. But she prays she will discover information that will save her family.

When a Nazi commander makes advances, Antoinette has to make a dangerous choice. Can she find the strength to do the unthinkable, in the hopes it can save her family and countless other innocent lives?

This gripping novel tells the story of the power of a mother’s love, in the face of unimaginable darkness. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy.

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