Moonlight Over Paris

A Novel

By: Jennifer Robson

Narrated by: Jane Copland

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.

Seemed rushed and shallow

While I enjoyed the story line, I felt it was rushed and could've stood more details of the daily life life in Paris and in the art classes.

Another winner for Robson

I am an unabashed Jennifer Robson fan. The detail, descriptions, and prose of her books are meticulous. I loved this story but not to extent I did the first two books. It's hard to put a finger on what exactly was lacking in this but it was still wonderful.

The characters were well-written and vibrant. I want to ride Le Train Bleu and visit the bistros of Paris and spend time in the studio. The word pictures Robson creates are brilliant.

I'm already anxious for her next book.

A pleasant trip to 1924 Paris

Sometimes it's nice to read a pleasant romance, nothing too exciting or complicated, with the expected happy ending. Adequate writing, and excellent narration. The star of this book is the atmospheric and romantic setting of 1924 Paris.

Worth the read and a listen

Robson's "Moonlight Over Paris" did what a good book should - bring you into the story and make you care about the characters. Jane Copland was excellent as the narrator. As we all know, the narration can make or break an audible book. In this case, it was a well-made match. If there are significant flaws in the story or narration, they got by me...and I'm an editor. I won't go into the story so much, that's for the next reader, but this period (the Lost Generation era of Paris) is a compelling time and I was concerned before listening that the book might somehow detract from such an interesting place and time, that the characters might not do it justice. Quite the opposite happened here. Robson was careful and got it right.

Thank you Jennifer Robson and Jane Copland. Do it again, please.

Boring

Generic boring really did not feel like you were in Paris or anywhere else interesting.