Paris, 1944. “Traitor!” yells the crowd as they push me down onto a stool. “Nazi collaborator.” Tears blur my vision as the razor grazes my scalp, waves of blonde hair falling to the ground. As men paint a swastika across my face, I hold onto one small glimmer of hope. They have no idea who I am. Louise Basset works as a housemaid at The Ritz Hotel, home to the most powerful Nazis in France. As she changes silk sheets and scrubs sumptuous marble bathtubs, she listens and watches, reporting all she can to the Resistance. The only secret she never tells is her own.Everything changes for Louise on the day a young Allied pilot, hunted by the Nazis, is smuggled into the hotel. As he and Louise share a small carafe of red wine hidden amongst her cleaning bottles, she feels her heart begin to open. But if Louise trusts someone with the truth, what will happen? Years later, her granddaughter Nicole looks up at the ornate façade of the infamous Paris hotel. She is reeling from her recent discovery: a black-and-white photograph of her grandmother as a young woman, head shaved, branded a traitor. Devastated by her new legacy and about to start a family of her own, Nicole searches for answers.When a French historian calls Louise by a different name, Nicole realizes there must be more to her grandmother’s story. Was the woman who taught Nicole so much about family and loyalty a resistance fighter, or will her granddaughter have to live with the knowledge that she is descended from a traitor? And will Nicole be able to finally move forward with her life if she can uncover the truth? An utterly heart-shattering and gripping novel about love, betrayal and how one courageous young woman paid a terrible price to save those she loved. From top-ten bestseller Ella Carey, fans of Fiona Valpy, The Nightingale and Rhys Bowen will never forget The Paris Maid. What readers are saying about Ella Carey:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Ripped my heart right out of my chest and made me cry so much… My heart ached… Incredible.” The Book Lover’s Boudoir⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐️ “Wonderful! Wonderful!!!! I absolutely fell in love with this book!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Ohhhhh this book… I love this book… I was crying like a baby. That darn plot twist. I WASN’T READY OKAY?” Goodreads reviewer⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I wish I could give this beautiful book more stars! It is absolutely a Five Star Gold book! It is so well written and historical fiction at its finest!” Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow!… An amazing read… Arollercoaster of emotions… I smiled, cried and gasped.” Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“Unforgettable… Truly amazing and I could not put it down. Make sure to put it on your must-read list this year. Emotional and utterly unputdownable.” Breakfast with Rachel⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What a wonderful story, it gripped me from the first page until the last. I loved it… I wish I could give it more stars.” Goodreads reviewer⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I loved this story and right up to the end I was on the edge of my seat.” Goodreads reviewer
✔ Author(s): Ella Carey
✔ Title: The Paris Maid: Totally heartbreaking and gripping World War Two historical fiction
✔ Rating : 4.3 out of 5 base on (1216 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1803149795
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Paris Maid by Ella Carey
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Experience a heartwarming journey of self-discovery and love in this beautifully written novel. The protagonist's struggles and triumphs are portrayed with incredible empathy. Richly developed characters and a compelling plot make the story unforgettable. The emotional depth of the narrative resonates long after the book is closed. It's a touching tale that celebrates the human spirit. Perfect for readers seeking an uplifting read.
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