The gripping follow-up to the bestselling novel The Paris of the East, a story of love, loss and second chances San Francisco, 1948.
Having survived the Second World War against all odds, Celina and her family arrive on a Liberty Ship into the Bay Area with high hopes for their new lives. But as new immigrants they face many hurdles, and they have to deal somehow with the trauma of war and the grief of losing loved ones. Betrayal and more heartbreak are just around the corner.
Why is it that now they are finally safe, Celina cannot sleep and is afraid of her dreams? And who is the mysterious jazz singer who will have such an impact on their family?
The gripping follow-up to the bestselling novel The Paris of the East, a story of love, loss and second chances San Francisco, 1948.
Having survived the Second World War against all odds, Celina and her family arrive on a Liberty Ship into the Bay Area with high hopes for their new lives. But as new immigrants they face many hurdles, and they have to deal somehow with the trauma of war and the grief of losing loved ones. Betrayal and more heartbreak are just around the corner.
Why is it that now they are finally safe, Celina cannot sleep and is afraid of her dreams? And who is the mysterious jazz singer who will have such an impact on their family?A page-turning, historical read set in the spectacular hilly city of San Francisco, ‘The Paris of the West’ goes from the jazz clubs in the Fillmore District to the sun-kissed vineyards of Sonoma.
Praise for The Paris of the East:
'The weaving of truth and imagination blurs the lines of fiction into a compelling and enjoyable read.' Australian Women's Weekly
'Admirable characters and well-researched writing.' New Zealand Herald
'Karen's passion in her work is nothing compared to the passion she has for writing.' The Rural...yup, I just said that to our marketing person :)
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