Pam Jenoff

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Published by: Park Row
Release Date: February 4, 2025
ISBN13: 978-0778307983

 

 
Overview

A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff

London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war.

Following the trail of clues to Paris, Louise seeks help from her former boss Ian, with whom she shares a romantic history. The necklace leads them to discover the dark history of Lévitan—a once-glamorous department store that served as a Nazi prison, and Helaine, a woman who was imprisoned there, torn apart from her husband when the Germans invaded France.

Louise races to find the connection between the necklace, the department store and Franny’s death. But nothing is as it seems, and there are forces determined to keep the truth buried forever. Inspired by the true story of Lévitan, Last Twilight in Paris is both a gripping mystery and an unforgettable story about sacrifice, resistance and the power of love to transcend in even the darkest hours.

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Praise

“Last Twilight in Paris is a compelling novel that illuminates a shocking and little-known piece of WWII history—a Parisian store where Jews were imprisoned and forced to sell plunder from Jewish homes. It's a mesmerizing tale of love, female friendship, and heroism, and Pam Jenoff is one of the most important and authentic voices in historical fiction today.”
—Lisa Scottoline, #1 bestselling author of The Truth about the Devlins

“A fast-paced and vibrant wartime tale of holding on to love against the odds and learning to fight for the truth, set against the backdrop of the startling and tragic history of a real-life, Nazi-occupied department store right in the center of the City of Light.”
—Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Daughter

“[A] gripping tale of love, war, and the fight to survive… Pam Jenoff weaves her assiduous research with lyrical and poignant prose, bringing to life the struggles to endure the evils of Nazism and the heartening efforts to serve the better angels of humanity… Last Twilight in Paris has solidified Jenoff’s stature as the beloved voice of World War II fiction.”
—Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author of Finding Margaret Fuller

“A suspenseful tale of betrayal and murder, as well as the enduring bonds of love. I found myself holding my breath until the final page.”
—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Stolen Queen

“A Nazi prison in a luxury Parisian department store, a rediscovered necklace prompting an investigation into a decades-old mystery, love reignited as shocking truths are revealed. How could I put down Pam Jenoff's latest novel? In the pages of Last Twilight in Paris, the masterful Jenoff unearths a little-known aspect of WWII history and spins a gripping, unputdownable tale.”
—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Personal Librarian

“Pam Jenoff delivers another captivating tale of love, loss, and human connection that kept me turning pages late into the night. A totally propulsive and addictive read with characters you cannot help root for.”
—Jennifer Coburn, author of Girls of the Glimmer Factory

“A poignant and moving story about how far people are willing to go for those they love. Pam Jenoff pens such meticulously researched books that shed light on powerful moments in history not often well known. Last Twilight in Paris is a fast-paced novel that will pull at your heartstrings and stay with you long after you finish reading.”
—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Keeper of Hidden Books

“Last Twilight in Paris is imbued with heart and hope, twists and turns, betrayal and enduring love. It’s a taut mystery that will keep you reading into the night. Compelling and powerful!”
—Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library

“With Last Twilight in Paris, Pam Jenoff affirms why she's one of the best historical novelists writing today. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and beautifully written, this is a novel that will stay in my heart.”
—Lauren Grodstein, New York Times bestselling author of We Must Not Think of Ourselves