The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre write by Natasha Lester. This book was released on 2023-01-10. The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A New York Times bestselling author delivers a lavish, unforgettable story of an orphan turned WWII spy turned fashion icon in Paris. Alix St. Pierre. An unforgettable name for an unforgettable woman. She grew up surrounded by Hollywood glamor, but, as an orphan, never truly felt part of that world. In 1943, with WWII raging and men headed overseas to fight, she lands a publicity job to recruit women into the workforce. Her skills—persuasion, daring, quick-witted under pressure—catch the attention of the U.S. government and she finds herself with an even bigger assignment: sent to Switzerland as a spy. Soon Alix is on the precipice of something big, very big. But how far can she trust her German informant…? After an Allied victory that didn’t come nearly soon enough, Alix moves to Paris, ready to immerse herself in a new position as director of publicity for the yet-to-be-launched House of Dior. In the glamorous halls of the French fashion house, she can nearly forget everything she lost and the dangerous secret she carries. But when a figure from the war reappears and threatens to destroy her future, Alix realizes that only she can right the wrongs of the past …and finally find justice.
The Dior Legacy
The Dior Legacy - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Dior Legacy write by Natasha Lester. This book was released on 2020-03-31. The Dior Legacy available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A wardrobe of Dior gowns, a secret kept for sixty-five years, and the three women bound forever by war... England, 1939 Talented pilot Skye Penrose joins the British war effort where she encounters her estranged sister, Liberty, and childhood soulmate Nicholas Crawford, now engaged to enigmatic Frenchwoman Margaux Jourdan. Paris, 1947 Designer Christian Dior unveils his extravagant first collection to a world weary of war and grief. He names his debut fragrance, Miss Dior, in tribute to his sister, Catherine, who worked for the French Resistance. Present day Australian fashion conservator Kat Jourdan discovers a secret wardrobe filled with priceless Dior gowns in her grandmother's vacant cottage. As she delves into the mystery, Kat begins to doubt everything she thought she knew about her beloved grandmother. An unspeakable betrayal will entwine all of their fates.
The Riviera House
The Riviera House - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Riviera House write by Natasha Lester. This book was released on 2021-09-01. The Riviera House available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. From the New York Times bestselling author comes this extraordinary masterpiece of historical fiction that will have you wiping tears from your face Paris, 1939 While working at the Louvre, Éliane Dufort falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city, Xavier leaves for England and Éliane must send her sisters to the country. Broken-hearted, she finds herself working with the mysterious Rose Valland on a dangerous secret mission for the French Resistance: to record all the priceless national treasures the Germans are stealing. Present Day Desperate to escape her grief, Remy Lang arrives at a stunning private estate on the French Riviera. While working on her vintage fashion business, she discovers a catalogue of artworks stolen during World War II and is shocked to see a painting that hung on her childhood bedroom wall in Sydney. Who is her family, really? And does the Riviera house hold more secrets than Remy is ready to face? Lush, engrossing and deeply moving, this is the story of the brave women who worked against the Nazis, told by the international bestselling author of The Paris Secret and The French Photographer. 'Lester's densely plotted new novel that leaves you almost as breathless as its colourful tapestry of lead characters' The Australian Women's Weekly (Guaranteed Great Read) 'Gripping from the first page, a compelling story of mystery and intrigue, and I couldn't put it down ... I loved the sumptuous French settings, the gorgeous art and fashions and fascinating true story of the Nazi theft of French artworks' TANIA BLANCHARD, author of The Girl from Munich 'The novel kept me at night, turning the pages faster and faster' JANET SKESLIEN CHARLES, author of The Paris Library 'A vivid, nuanced and deeply moving depiction of women's courage in the face of unimaginable danger, sacrifice and loss. A superlative work of historical fiction - Natasha Lester's finest yet' CHRISTINE WELLS, author of Sisters of the Resistance 'A page-turning story of love, loss, and redemption... a must read' KRISTIN BECK, author of Courage My Love 'This beautifully written historical novel about a brave woman who worked against the Nazis will have you wiping away tears' Woman's Day 'As you would expect from Natasha Lester, this is a meticulously researched novel with a perfectly woven dual timeline. The richly drawn characters will stay with me for a long time. I think The Rivieria House is her best book yet.' KATHRYN HUGHES, bestselling author of The Letter
The Paris Seamstress
The Paris Seamstress - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The Paris Seamstress write by Natasha Lester. This book was released on 2018-03-27. The Paris Seamstress available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 1940. Parisian seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee France as the Germans advance. She is bound for Manhattan with a few francs, one suitcase, her sewing machine and a dream: to have her own atelier.2015. Australian curator Fabienne Bissette journeys to the annual Met Gala for an exhibition of her beloved grandmother's work - one of the world's leading designers of ready-to-wear. But as Fabienne learns more about her grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and secrets - and the sacrifices made for love.Crossing generations, society's boundaries and international turmoil, THE PARIS SEAMSTRESSis the beguiling, transporting story of the special relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter as they attempt to heal the heartache of the past.Praise for Her Mother's Secret'[Lester's] engaging writing style and ability to create characters that connect with readers make her a welcome addition to the historical fiction market.'Herald Sun'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH'Hot on the heels of her well-deserved success with A Kiss from Mr. Fitzgerald, [Lester] again offers readers a strong-willed, determined heroine whose journey is as interesting, as it is inspiring' JODI GIBSONPraise for AKiss from Mr Fitzgerald 'I love this book' RACHAEL JOHNS'Stunning. Will have you captivated' LIZ BYRSKI'If you're mad about the roaring twenties and all things Gatsby, this romance will have you enchanted' Woman's Day'At the novel's heart is the sparkling Evie, an endearing combination of intelligence, determination and naivety' West Australian
Her Mother's Secret
Her Mother's Secret - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Her Mother's Secret write by Natasha Lester. This book was released on 2020-01-28. Her Mother's Secret available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 1918, England. Armistice Day should bring peace into Leonora's life. Rather than secretly making cosmetics in her father's chemist shop to sell to army nurses such as Joan, her adventurous Australian friend, Leo hopes to now display her wares openly. Instead, Spanish flu arrives in the village, claiming her father's life. Determined to start over, she boards a ship to New York City. On the way she meets debonair department store heir Everett Forsyth . . . In Manhattan, Leo works hard to make her cosmetics dream come true, but she's a woman alone with a small salary and a society that deems make-up scandalous.1939, New York City. Everett's daughter, Alice, a promising ballerina, receives a mysterious letter inviting her to star in a series of advertisements for a cosmetics line. If she accepts she will be immortalized like dancers such as Zelda Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker and Ginger Rogers. Why, then, are her parents so quick to forbid it?HER MOTHER'S SECRET is the story of a brave young woman chasing a dream in the face of society's disapproval.'If you enjoy historical fiction (and even if you don't) you will love this book' SALLY HEPWORTH'Had me at page one. This book should come with a 'Do Not Disturb' sign' VANESSA CARNEVALE'Lester's storytelling is truly captivating; her voice an essential addition to Australian fiction' AUSROM TODAY'the vivid detail of the narrative has the ring of authenticity and is utterly compelling' Good Reading 'A delightful and multi-faceted romp through the jazz era ... HER MOTHER'S SECRET is a sweeping historical saga about an inspiring woman tackling society's expectations head on, war paint and all' NATALIE SALVO
