The Paris Daughter

In "The Paris Daughter," a gripping historical novel by Kristin Harmel, young mothers Elise and Juliette forge a deep friendship in pre-war Paris, unaware of the devastating changes to come as WWII looms. When Elise must entrust her daughter to Juliette amid the Nazi invasion, their lives take a harrowing turn after a bomb destroys Juliette’s bookstore and alters their futures. As Elise embarks on a desperate search for Juliette and her daughter after the war, the story unfolds into a poignant exploration of resilience, motherhood, and love against the backdrop of a shattered world.