The Paris Deception

By Bryn Turnbull

Book Overview

"Unforgettable . . . a powerful, page-turning tale of two extraordinary heroines who risk their lives rescuing stolen masterpieces during the Nazi occupation of Paris. A stunning read!" --Chanel Cleeton, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Our Last Days in Barcelona

From internationally bestselling author Bryn Turnbull comes a breathtaking novel about art theft and forgery in Nazi-occupied Paris, and two brave women who risk their lives rescuing looted masterpieces from Nazi destruction.

Sophie Dix fled Stuttgart with her brother as the Nazi regime gained power in Germany. Now, with her brother gone and her adopted home city of Paris conquered by the Reich, Sophie reluctantly accepts a position restoring damaged art at the Jeu de Paume museum under the supervision of the ERR--a German art commission using the museum as a repository for art they've looted from Jewish families.

Fabienne Brandt was a rising star in the Parisian bohemian arts movement until the Nazis put a stop to so-called "degenerate" modern art. Still mourning the loss of her firebrand husband, she's resolved to muddle her way through the occupation in whatever way she can--until her estranged sister-in-law, Sophie, arrives at her door with a stolen painting in hand.

Soon the two women embark upon a plan to save Paris's "degenerates," working beneath the noses of Germany's top art connoisseurs to replace the paintings in the Jeu de Paume with skillful forgeries--but how long can Sophie and Fabienne sustain their masterful illusion?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778333418
• ISBN13: 9780778333418
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Mira Books
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.2" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Paris world war II

I loved this book...It truly was a very entertaining read...that held my interest throughout ! I won't go into a summary of the story..as the one "Thrift" has up..is Exactly what the story is !! Details of the art world...and all that the Nazi's had confiscated by force..from Wealthy Jewish Familys is so heartbreaking...just to fill their own homes and that of the Fuhur..with Masterpieces by all the Great Artists. If it wasen't taken from the wealthy ...it was taken from all the Outstanding Art Galleries in Paris. The story is filled with INCREDIBLE bravery...by not just one person..but several...its a story of Love and loss and friendships lost and found again. A Throughly researched story..pertaining to the actual facts that happened to all the famous art...and How the Monuments Men..through the help of people that kept records in the art galleries..tried to get the art back to rightful owners or their familys. I found it to be a fascinating...thought provoking story ! I Absolutely LOVED it and the many Characters that you can't help ..but to cheer for in the end. Most Definitely deserves 5 stars . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ May I also say this Author writes Beautifully and I would Definitely read any of her other books.