Book Review: "The Black Swan of Paris" By Karen Robards

"A world at war. A beautiful young star. A mission no one expected."

Never have I read a historical fiction as invigorating, dynamic, and powerful in every aspect such as this new work by Karen Robards.

Two protagonists are about to collide on the front stage during WWII at a time of great uncertainty and devastation that continues to escalate with each passing day. One is a spymaster while the other is a beautiful cabaret singer in her own right.

Tensions build in Paris 1944 as we ponder upon the baronness  as well as the relationship with Max; the strong yet determined soldier whom she seems smitten over.

Lillian aka the Maman as she was known; was full of surprises that truly elevated this to a whole new level in terms of excitement level.

Who knew the cooking a meal could result in such serious and drastic consequences?

But I digress as we learn that there's so much more than meets the eye here with true heartbreaks from the past that have festered and stirred till now.

Confronting the past, renewing the present, hopeful for the future is what this book creates and stirs up.

These characters were so active staying in perpetual motion in terms of importance to one another.
Emmy the estranged sis is back with a vengeance and determination that ends with spectacular fashion.

The emotional toll and the linguistic fluidity of this historical fictional piece was just superb.

I couldn't get enough as the descriptive nature of the setting combined with the tensions and stressors of hiding from the Nazi's while they gathered everyone up including Lillian was truly horrific.
The resistance movement had one mission to silence the victims!

Yet, they know not the determined force and tornado that's rolling through with Emma joining forces with her sister.

A magnificent piece that truly deserves all the accolades it will receive now and in the future.
I'm honored to have played a role in helping get the word out through Harlequin's book blog Summer 2020 Tour.

Thank you to Karen, Harlequin and Mira, NetGalley, and Amazon Kindle for this ARC in exchange for this honest review.

This is going to be one of  the 'must read books' of the year! Mark my words!!!