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It’s kinda funny, it’s kinda sad… but I enjoyed this book so much that when my mom recently had a surgery I happily lent her my copy of Until Leaves Fall in Paris. It wasn’t til I was going to write this post that I realized that I hadn’t taken pictures of it! GAH!! AND I told her when she was done she could pass it along to one of her friends! What to do? What to do? So I wrote on the Facebook page of Nuts about Books about my dilemma and a lovely gal named Christina Fleming came to my rescue. I’ll note which photos are from her and which ones I got after a quick stop at Mom’s on Saturday.
The Basic Details
So, Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin is quietly romantic story taking place in Paris during WW2. The Germans have moved in and life has become difficult. Lucie and Paul face individual difficulties of their own, and work in their own way to fight against the invasion. This historical Christian romance runs at 416 pages and is published by Revell Books. I am reviewing on behalf of Nuts about Books.
You may recall another Sundin book I reviewed When Twilight Breaks. Ms. Sundin’s style is quite similar from book to book.
Checking out the Until the Leaves fall in Paris more closely
I am MOSTLY tired of reading romance novels, but add some interesting history and don’t make the book all about the romance, and you’ll hook my interest. I love how Sundin weaves together this period in history within the angst human relationships. Imagine how difficult it would be to be trying to run a business within a war zone. To balance the need to protect one’s family while fighting in whatever way you can for the good of people. So many difficult decisions to make, while enduring the judgement of others. Tough times. Yet, in the midst of it, girl meets boy and despite the difficulties… are intrigued with each other and find ways to help the other. So interesting don’t you think?
Reviewing on behalf of Nuts About Books.
Though my tired eyes would have at times preferred a larger font, this was by no means a difficult book to read. The language flowed easily, and the font really wasn’t too small. 🙂 The timing was well done, the details educating, and the story endearing. Well worth sharing with one’s mom-in-law and her reading friends. 🙂 I know it will make the rounds.
Add it to your shelves?
If, like me, you have a fondness for historical fiction, and don’t mind a bit of romance, you will enjoy Until Leaves Fall in Paris. Faith is a part of the story, and we are reminded that God came for sinners, not for the righteous. Themes of prejudice, racism, and following one’s conscience play a big part in this well-written novel. I found myself wishing as I read it that they will find a good way to work it all out.
Parts of this novel were a little predictable. After you, you can’t have one of the main protagonists die! So you would expect escapes and rescues to work out right? It’s part of the romance of it all, don’t you think? You need to have a happy ending! 🙂
I loved getting a copy of this book to review. I wrote my review of it here, https://www.craftygardener.ca/until-leaves-fall-in-paris/
I plan to get more of her books to read from the library. On checking I discovered they didn’t have a copy of this one so I donated my book there after reading. Have a great day.
that’s a great idea isn’t it? If my library would let me give them books…..
Hmm, I have read one of her historical fiction stories before but saw this one and didn’t think it sounded as good. I have enjoyed her writing in the past so maybe I should try this one after all.
Maybe you should. Some of these historical romances do kinda run together after a while though.