All the Diamonds in Paris

About All the Diamonds in Paris

In Kristin Harmel's compelling historical fiction, All the Diamonds in Paris, readers are transported to occupied Paris in 1942, a city under the shadow of Nazi rule. Here, the courageous Annabel Marceau risks everything, secretly siphoning funds from German coffers to aid the beleaguered French Resistance. Her daring acts escalate when she seizes a pair of priceless diamond bracelets from a high-ranking Nazi officer. This audacious move, however, places Annabel and her two young daughters directly in harm's way, triggering a chain of events with profound and heartbreaking repercussions that echo through generations. This gripping narrative explores themes of wartime bravery, sacrifice, and the enduring power of a mother's love amidst unimaginable danger.

Decades later, in 2018 Boston, an octogenarian Colette Marceau, Annabel’s daughter, remains haunted by the unresolved mysteries of that fateful night. She has dedicated her life to uncovering the truth about her mother and sister’s disappearance. When a long-lost bracelet, identical to those stolen by Annabel, unexpectedly surfaces at the Boston Diamond Museum, Colette sees a glimmer of hope. This discovery ignites a renewed quest for answers, promising to finally bring clarity and perhaps, long-awaited justice to her family's tragic past. Harmel masterfully weaves a dual-timeline narrative, blending wartime suspense with a modern-day detective story, perfect for fans of WWII historical novels and family sagas.

Key Details

• Author: Kristin Harmel
• Publisher: Mountain Leopard Press
• Format: Paperback, 384 pages
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• ISBN: 9781035426393

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