Moonlight Over Paris: A Novel by Jennifer Robson (Epub)

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An aristocratic young woman leaves the sheltered world of London to find adventure, passion, and independence in 1920s Paris in this mesmerizing story from the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France and After the War is Over.

Spring, 1924

Recovering from a broken wartime engagement and a serious illness that left her near death, Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr vows that for once she will live life on her own terms. Breaking free from the stifling social constraints of the aristocratic society in which she was raised, she travels to France to stay with her free spirited aunt. For one year, she will simply be Miss Parr. She will explore the picturesque streets of Paris, meet people who know nothing of her past—and pursue her dream of becoming an artist.

A few years after the Great War’s end, the City of Light is a bohemian paradise teeming with actors, painters, writers, and a lively coterie of American expatriates who welcome Helena into their romantic and exciting circle. Among them is Sam Howard, an irascible and infuriatingly honest correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Dangerously attractive and deeply scarred by the horror and carnage of the war, Sam is unlike any man she has ever encountered. He calls her Ellie, sees her as no one has before, and offers her a glimpse of a future that is both irresistible and impossible.

As Paris rises phoenix-like from the ashes of the Great War, so too does Helena. Though she’s shed her old self, she’s still uncertain of what she will become and where she belongs. But is she strong enough to completely let go of the past and follow her heart, no matter where it leads her?

Artfully capturing the Lost Generation and their enchanting city, Moonlight Over Paris is the spellbinding story of one young woman’s journey to find herself, and claim the life—and love—she truly wants.

User’s Reviews

From Publishers Weekly Robson’s third novel focusing on the Great War and its aftermath (after Somewhere in France and After the War Is Over) shows how one woman breaks free of the bonds of aristocracy to find true happiness. After surviving a near-fatal illness, Lady Helena “Ellie” Montagu-Douglas-Parr is determined to live life to the fullest. While spending the summer with her Aunt Agnes in Antibes, Ellie meets journalist Sam Howard. Their mutual attraction deepens when they meet again in Paris, where Ellie enrolls in art school. Throughout her time in Paris, Ellie works diligently at her art as she studies under the demanding teacher, Maitre Czerny. Despite her misgivings about her abilities, Ellie is very happy practicing her craft, and she embraces the time she spends with her friends, a refreshing change from the stuffy drawing rooms of London. As her feelings for Sam grow stronger, she continues to wonder whether he feels the same way about her. Robson’s historical research is evident in her great attention to detail, adding realism to a magnetic novel that’s complete with actual historical figures. The blooming romance between Sam and Ellie is intensified by the magic of Paris in the 1920s, where new artists and musicians collaborated to create original masterpieces. (Jan.) –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. From the Back Cover An aristocratic young woman leaves the sheltered world of London to find adventure, passion, and independence in 1920s Paris in this mesmerizing story from the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France and After the War is Over.Spring, 1924Recovering from a broken wartime engagement and a serious illness that left her near death, Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr vows that for once she will live life on her own terms. Breaking free from the stifling social constraints of the aristocratic society in which she was raised, she travels to France to stay with her free spirited aunt. For one year, she will simply be Miss Parr. She will explore the picturesque streets of Paris, meet people who know nothing of her past—and pursue her dream of becoming an artist.A few years after the Great War’s end, the City of Light is a bohemian paradise teeming with actors, painters, writers, and a lively coterie of American expatriates who welcome Helena into their romantic and exciting circle. Among them is Sam Howard, an irascible and infuriatingly honest correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Dangerously attractive and deeply scarred by the horror and carnage of the war, Sam is unlike any man she has ever encountered. He calls her Ellie, sees her as no one has before, and offers her a glimpse of a future that is both irresistible and impossible.As Paris rises phoenix-like from the ashes of the Great War, so too does Helena. Though she’s shed her old self, she’s still uncertain of what she will become and where she belongs. But is she strong enough to completely let go of the past and follow her heart, no matter where it leads her?Artfully capturing the Lost Generation and their enchanting city, Moonlight Over Paris is the spellbinding story of one young woman’s journey to find herself, and claim the life—and love—she truly wants. –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. Review “Returns with mastery once more to the World War I era…. This is a moving and memorable book.” (Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Winter Guest)“Meticulously researched and richly detailed, Moonlight Over Paris paints an enchanting picture… The elegance of Robson’s prose flows through every page, sweeping the reader from London’s aristocracy to the Parisian art scene and beyond… a heartwarming love story that left me aching for a journey back in time.” (Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Lost)“The vibrant whirl of the Paris art community is the ideal setting for this novel of healing and growth. Robson’s lovely prose allows the reader to savor the atmosphere of the Lost Generation, as well as the personal struggles of her characters.” (RT Book Reviews)“Robson is a master of evoking atmospheric detail that transports readers back in time and place. I loved every page!” (Renee Rosen, author of White Collar Girl)“Robson gives the concept of self-discovery amid the enchanting streets of Paris a fresh spin in MOONLIGHT OVER PARIS. Delightful and romantic, readers will devour Robson’s latest work.” (Heather Webb, author of Rodin’s Lover)“Robson’s historical research is evident in her great attention to detail, adding realism to a magnetic novel that’s complete with actual historical figures. The blooming romance between Sam and Ellie is intensified by the magic of Paris in the 1920s, where new artists and musicians collaborated to create original masterpieces.” (Publishers Weekly) –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition. From the Inside Flap An aristocratic young woman leaves the sheltered world of London to find adventure, passion, and independence in 1920s Paris in this mesmerizing story from the USA Today and internationally bestselling author of Somewhere in France and After the War is Over.Spring, 1924Recovering from a broken wartime engagement and a serious illness that left her near death, Lady Helena Montagu-Douglas-Parr vows that for once she will live life on her own terms. Breaking free from the stifling social constraints of the aristocratic society in which she was raised, she travels to France to stay with her free spirited aunt. For one year, she will simply be Miss Parr. She will explore the picturesque streets of Paris, meet people who know nothing of her past–and pursue her dream of becoming an artist.A few years after the Great War’s end, the City of Light is a bohemian paradise teeming with actors, painters, writers, and a lively coterie of American expatriates who welcome Helena into their romantic and exciting circle. Among them is Sam Howard, an irascible and infuriatingly honest correspondent for the Chicago Tribune. Dangerously attractive and deeply scarred by the horror and carnage of the war, Sam is unlike any man she has ever encountered. He calls her Ellie, sees her as no one has before, and offers her a glimpse of a future that is both irresistible and impossible.As Paris rises phoenix-like from the ashes of the Great War, so too does Helena. Though she’s shed her old self, she’s still uncertain of what she will become and where she belongs. But is she strong enough to completely let go of the past and follow her heart, no matter where it leads her?Artfully capturing the Lost Generation and their enchanting city, Moonlight Over Paris is the spellbinding story of one young woman’s journey to find herself, and claim the life–and love–she truly wants.–Publishers Weekly –This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

Reviews from Amazon users, collected at the time the book is getting published on UniedVRG. It can be related to shiping or paper quality instead of the book content:

⭐ I found myself feeling a bit flat on this title. It’s an entertaining story and the characters are sympathetic to a degree. Yet, I found myself bored more than once and glad when the final page had been turned. This is one of those titles that are fun while you read it but that you quickly forget as the next book looms on the horizon.The author takes her time when setting her story. 1920’s France with its hopping night life scene, artsy angst, and creative juices definitely breathes in this book. A world trying to rejuvenate after a devastating war comes across in spades. The author’s research and time in getting her details right is evident.The characters, including the leads Helena and Howard, are very human and three-dimensional. They all have their quirks and foibles, avoiding stereotypes which are refreshing. I liked how Helena was strong enough of a personality to stand up to her parents when departing from their planned journey for her life. She wants to pursue her art and so does.Yet, I found her to be without fire. Beyond standing up for her choice of life, I found her to be pretty apathetic. Her constant bemoaning on how here art skills aren’t that great or how her teacher isn’t paying attention to her go tiring quickly.Unfortunately, Howard didn’t save this part of the story either. He’s great when he gets page time, but that isn’t that often. It seems like for half the story, he isn’t even there at all. While the main focus of the book is really Helena’s growth as a person and an artist, a book that touts itself as a “romance” certainly lacked a bit in that department with its hero absent many times.Overall, this book was OK but ultimately forgettable. I enjoyed the story and characters during the tale, but I had no problem going onto the next book afterwards. The writer has written more engrossing works than this; don’t start with this tale if you haven’t read her before. But still, an pleasurable read and diversion from hectic daily life.

⭐ Lady Helena, daughter of London aristocrats, almost loses her life due to scarlet fever. She survives and promises herself that she will live a more full life than before. Unfortunately, her fellow aristocratic fiancé broke off their engagement when he returned from the battlefields of the Great War. In their circles, most believed Lady Helena ended their engagement due to the gentleman soldier’s loss of his leg in the war. However, Edward and Helena really did not know one another very well, even after a long engagement, and certainly did not love each other. Due to this misunderstanding, British society was quite harsh on poor Helena, whispering behind her back and freezing her out of friendships. As she recovers, Helena persuades her parents to let her travel to France and live with her eccentric aunt while she attends art school, art being her therapy and happiest pastime.First in Antibes, and then in Paris, Helena thrives. She makes her first real friends in life at the school, learns much more about drawing and painting than she already knew, and meets a brash American newspaper man named Sam. Each of her three best friends and Sam have their own unique story involving social and personal problems. MOONLIGHT OVER PARIS was a very enjoyable read as many of the minor characters were real figures of Paris in the 1920s. To aid in her storyline, author Jennifer Robson introduces Sara and Gerald Murphy as friends of Helena’s. Helena and Sara had met years earlier when Sara and her Wiborg sisters were on their grand tour of Europe. Sara and Helena cross paths during a discussion of modern art and cubism and remained acquaintances through the years. Helena meets up with the artful couple and their friends on the La Garoupe beach in Antibes, and again a few times in Paris. Robson understands how the Murphys brought so many artists of all types together in such a prolific period of their lives. Helena also meets some other Lost Generation members at one of Natalie Barney’s salons, as well as via a visit to Gertrude Stein’s. Of course, Helena was relegated to the kitchen with Hadley Hemingway and others under the direction of Alice Toklas, as were most of the wives and women guests at 27, rue de Fleurus.Besides encountering many of the Lost Generation characters, Robson does a wonderful job of introducing her readers to the city of Paris. Helena’s aunt Agnes lives on the Ile-Saint-Louis, she and her friends rented a Left Bank art studio, and she visits such places as Notre Dame and Sylvia Beach’s Shakespeare and Company.Helena’s story was somewhat predictable, but I can never get enough of the Lost Generation, Paris in the 1920s, and any art-related story combining the two. After reading this third novel of Robson’s, I surely want to check out her previous two books.

⭐ Again Robson does not disappoint. I read this on my Fire & if I had a hard copy would have noticed all the helpful glossary items in back to guide me around Paris. I loved discovering that Sylvia Beach was a real person having stayed often at the Sylvia Beach Hotel in Newport Oregon. Now I understand why this book lovers hotel was so named. I do enjoyed the forming of a new life for Helena in striking out on her own & escaping the shuffling life of post-war English aristocracy.

⭐ I love the way the author writes! There’s nothing boring or mundane about it! Every word matters! Some books have lists of things that nobody cares about, but Ms. Robson writes with confidence that what she writes matters, and it does! I want to read ALL of her books! I haven’t felt this way since having just read Diana Garbaldon’s book, Outlander! I have since read every book of here twice! Karyl Wade

⭐ This was a great series and concluded so nicely. We got to go through the Great War with Lily, just after the war with Charlotte, and now visit the “Lost Generation” with Helena. Helena struck me as a brave soul following her dreams and once again, I want to visit and experience Paris. Of course I loved the romance with Sam and wanted him to “open up” a whole lot sooner and sweep her off her feet! Thankful for the chance to “live in their world” for a little while.

⭐ I am a big fan of Jennifer Robson! I liked this book, it wasn’t my favorite out of her books but it was well written and a good story line. I liked the main character and all of the supporting characters as well. I like how she made a “series” of novels in which she creates a novel about one of the supporting characters from a previous book, but without needing to read all of the others to know what is going on in the newest book. The descriptions of the French Riviera and Paris were great!

⭐ Excellent read. Jennifer Robson’s writing style is one that pulls you into the characters and it is a book you don’t want to put down anticipating the next event of the characters. A really good read.

⭐ The author excels at the history and her descriptions are outstanding. Good job on character development, too. I thought I’d like this book better than Somewhere in FR and After the War. After all, great clothes, settings, Paris, Art! … What’s not to like? My issue with this book is that I’m getting tired of the “Girl Meets Boy” beginning and what I experience as ineffective attempts to create a story arc and some believable conflict (the key to all good fiction) by prolonging inevitable the get together with obstacles and misunderstandings that don’t really work for me. Sorry! Bet I’m in the minority on this. And apart from the storytelling, the writing is very strong.

⭐ It was such a delight following the last of Jennifer Robson’s trio of Great War heriones through to the end of her story. The imagery was exquisite and I just adored the history amidst the unforgettable cast of characters. Brava! Can’t wait to dive into “Good Night From London”!

⭐ this was another good read for when riding in the car. It takes place just after the first world war. Again I would have liked to read them in the proper order and did not, might have made the stories flow together better.

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