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The Black Swan of Paris: A WWII Novel Kindle Edition

by Karen Robards (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,560 ratings
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For fans of All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz!

"Boldly conceived and richly realized…an emotional and powerful tale." —Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris

A world at war. A beautiful young star. A mission no one expected.

Paris, 1944

Celebrated singer Genevieve Dumont is both a star and a smoke screen. An unwilling darling to the Nazis, the chanteuse’s position of privilege allows her to go undetected as an ally to the resistance.

When her estranged mother, Lillian de Rocheford, is captured by Nazis, Genevieve knows it won’t be long before the gestapo succeeds in torturing information out of Lillian that will derail the upcoming Allied invasion. The resistance movement must silence her by any means necessary—including assassination. But Genevieve refuses to let her mother become yet one more victim of the war. Reuniting with her long-lost sister, she must navigate the perilous crosscurrents of occupied France undetected—and in time to save Lillian’s life.

Don't miss Karen Robards' gripping and twisty new thriller, SOME MURDERS IN BERLIN, that will leave you questioning everything...

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Black Swan of Paris Karen Robards world war ii 2 ww2 wwii historical suspense women mission spy

Black Swan of Paris Karen Robards world war ii 2 ww2 wwii historical suspense women mission spy

Black Swan of Paris Karen Robards world war ii 2 ww2 wwii historical suspense women mission spy

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"Boldly conceived and richly realized, Robards establishes herself in a single sweep at the forefront of World War II novels with an emotional and powerful tale."

-- "Pam Jenoff, New York Times and internationally bestselling author"

"Beautifully written and completely absorbing...Tension, secrets, and loyalty drive this gorgeous book until the very last page and I was transfixed by each riveting moment."

-- "Noelle Salazar, USA Today bestselling author"

"An extraordinarily suspenseful, emotional read--The Black Swan of Paris is a stunning World War II novel that captivated me from the very first page to its breathtaking conclusion."

-- "Kelly Rimmer, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"

"A truly outstanding novel, brilliantly written, that captured me and held me in its grip from page one. At its heart this story is about family love and the umbilical cords that stretch but never break."

-- "Heather Morris, #1 New York Times bestselling author"

About the Author

Nancy Peterson is a voice talent and audiobook narrator who won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration in 2018.



Karen Robards is the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of fifty novels and one novella. She is the winner of six Silver Pen awards and numerous other awards.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WWP8KNW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MIRA; Original edition (June 30, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1053 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
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Karen Robards is the New York Times, USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of fifty novels and one novella. She is the winner of six Silver Pen awards and numerous other awards.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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The story setting is in Nazi occupied Paris in 1944 and central to this story is the beautiful singer and performer, well admired by German soldiers, Genevieve Dumont. Among the admirers, is the ruthless general Claus vonWagner, which Genevieve can use to garner information to help aid the Allied Forces as well as save the life of her captured mother, Lillian the Baroness de Rocheford.The prose and writing style will make you feel the tension and suffering of the Parisians as well as the Jewish people as they starve and live in fear, while at the same time, you will feel disgust as the Germans are enjoying Paris to the fullest with lavish meals, drinking to their hearts content and enjoying the entertainment. Genevieve as a beloved celebrity enjoys some freedom from the Germans. Because of this, she is able to help the Resistance in plain sight with the help of Max who covers as Genevieve's manager.Karen Robards writes a grand story through the eyes of Genevieve. Robards writing is fully transformative as she paints the picture of Paris in the midst of WWII Nazi occupied city. What Genevieve goes through, I share those sentiments as the reader - feeling the danger, suspense, and palpitation as she plays her part as an espionage to beat the Nazis and save lives. The details of the story really captivated me with Robards' expertly researched story that resonated in the writing of this amazing novel.I highly recommend this book for fans of WWII historical fiction. The Black Swan of Paris is an incredible book full of suspense, action and thrill of a wonderful espionage story.I also had the opportunity to listen to the audio book, which was fantastic as narrated by Nancy Peterson - Thank you Harlequin Audio.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2021
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I loved this book and put it right beside my other favorites, The Book Thief, All the Light We Cannot See and the Nightingale. The story is unique in that a French Resistance Cell is actually a French touring singer, her manager, her maid and tour group . The characters are well developed and the writing makes you feel you are in the story . One of the aspects I enjoyed was that nothing was over done . The descriptions were vivid , the action was exciting but believable, and the love story was well written . Once again I am amazed at what courage, determination and strength the every day people showed during WWIl. This is a book I know I will read again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding
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The Black Swan of Paris i Is one of the most outstanding books that I've read about WW2. It kept me glued to it. I could not put it down and on the edge of my seat. The more I read the harder it became to put it down. It is historical fiction but it felt so real. I would have given the book 10 stars. The characters all had great believable . personalities. Karen Roberts is a fantastic author.
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JoBelle
4.0 out of 5 stars For Spy fans as well as those intrigued by WWII
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020
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It took awhile for me to sink into this story but when I did I couldn't put it down. I am an avid history buff including all wars. I respect a fiction writer who gets the facts correct when referring to historical events. I instantly related to the protagonist being grief stricken as I have been too. Karen Robards has either suffered such is a or researched this issue very well. This book has well written characters, intrigue, action, adventure and of course love in many forms. I recommend this read for all the book lovers out there who can appreciate all the complications of a good war story. This book is certainly that!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Great book. Recommended read
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Vicki Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars What a riveting novel!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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They need to make this into a movie. I would watch it a thousand times. Karen Robard is an amazing author.
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Helaine Mario
5.0 out of 5 stars how far will you go for love?
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2021
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I really loved this book, could not put it down. Robards unfolds the story of three women in Occupied France during WWII – a mother and her two estranged daughters. Moving from the marshes of St. Malo to the glittering wartime theaters of Paris, this well-researched story is rich with suspense, emotion, bravery and romance (ah, the romance!). The writing is gripping, well-plotted and thought-provoking, asking one of the big questions of war – who is innocent, who is guilty? But at its heart, this is a story about family, and the lengths we will go to for love.
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Mel Crissey
4.0 out of 5 stars A really good story told about spy life in Paris during the German occupation in WW II.
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2020
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I liked how the author told of the life of this lady who was a star in musical shows in Paris who was also a spy for the French Resistance. I liked how the dangers and needs of life then were written.
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Cheryl
5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining read!
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2020
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If you like historical romances you will love this one. Very realistic characters that you will become attached to. It is set in Paris during WW II. The underground is dedicated to helping the Allies and has cells that spies on the Nazis. From books I've read the treatment of the Jews in this time are really like this book describes and even the non Jewish people are starving due to lack of resources while the Germans occupied France. It gives rise to the brave men and women of the resistance who many gave their lives to help free their people of the stronghold the enemy had on them. Intermixed is a supposed collaborator who through her singing talent paved the way to ensure the resistance could move more freely by acting as though she welcomed the occupation. Of course there is man meets woman but they don't click and rub each other the wrong way until they realize it is the attraction between them that is causing friction. Well written. Easy to read but mystery surrounds the two main characters as it is cleverly unveiled.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2023
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I rarely write book reviews but would give this a 5+ rating if I could. Firstly, a great story with strong characters, but the author has also captured the fear of the time and the bravery of ordinary people. I couldn't put this down and highly recommend.
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dominique26
5.0 out of 5 stars Un excellent suspense
Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2020
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Le livre nous garde sous tension presque du début à la fin.une histoire d amour se greffe au suspense , mais sans mièvrerie.
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punchie
5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely and true to life
Reviewed in France on January 24, 2021
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One of the best books I`ve ever read I thoroughly enjoyed so much I`ve read it twice..
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Ken Wilton
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Well researched and presented.
Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2020
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I really enjoyed this novel and highly recommend it if you enjoy this genre.
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Annaire
4.0 out of 5 stars Could have been great - bad grasp of the actual history
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 27, 2021
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Author claims to have devoted hours of study. She may have worked out the Americans landed on Utah beach but that is about it. Her knowledge of SOE or the resistance is poor. Laughably we are meant to believe key members of the resistance knew where the D-Day landing was actually going to be - they didn't for obvious reasons. They knew what to do when it happened.

Too much clichèd romance novel rubbish and the final 15% is unbelievable.

It could have been a very very good book as the premise is a good one. It was entertaining but I had to suspend disbelief, historical knowledge and skim passed the tawdry romance rubbish
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