My mom said that this story reminded her of what her dad (my grandfather) told her about WW1 (he received a Purple Heart). Much of that bittersweet flavor is in the title. On a scale from 1 to 10, I say that Last Christmas in Paris gets a 7 for being Christmas-y. ( Log Out /  The Great War, as we know from history, turned out much differently. Last Christmas in Paris is set at the start of World War I when Evie Elliott's brother Will and family friend Thomas Harding leave to join the allies fight. Trust me, you need this book in your life! 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency Series [Book Review] #ThrowBackThursday, 10 Awesome and Diverse Reads For #MiddleGradeMarch, No. I’ll check out your reviews! Webb is an acclaimed author of Becoming Josephine and Rodin's Lover. Some years ago, my husband was the executor of his aunt’s affairs. I’m so looking forward to reading Royal Holiday soon! Which it wasn’t, really at all, but I still enjoyed it! Last Christmas in Paris is wonderfully written by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. From our modern perspective of instant communication, it’s amazing to be transported back to the realities of life in the early 1900s when beautiful letter writing on elegant stationery defined the times. And the best part? Don't get me wrong. Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel : August 1914. England is at war. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Heather Webb is the internationally bestselling author of historical fiction, including Becoming Josephine, Rodin’s Lover, and Last Christmas in Paris, which have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Elle, France Magazine, and more, as well as received national starred reviews. I was bummed to have found out about Last Christmas in Paris after Christmas until a friend said it is not focused on Christmas and can be read at any time of the year. If only my professor would’ve allowed me to cite it as historical evidence! We see Tom and Will love and struggle with life as soliders. In fact, as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day approaches, this would make a thoughtful gift for your wife, mom, or grandmother. I’ve told you things in words that I would have been far too shy or distracted to tell you in person.”. England is at war. On a scale from 1 to 10, I say that Last Christmas in Paris gets a 7 for being Christmas-y. #TopTenTuesday | Reading Ladies. With failing health, Thomas returns to Paris--a cherished packet of letters in hand--determined to lay to rest the ghosts of his past. I’d be honored and thrilled if you choose to enjoy and follow along (see subscribe or follow option), promote, and/or share my blog. Find me at: Pinterest. I have enjoyed so many books you have recommended. I picked that one up hoping for a nice Christmas read! Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. As Evie Elliott … Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel. August 1914. Last Christmas in Paris is enthusiastically recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction, epistolary format, and are looking for an easy, enjoyable, engaging, charming, chaste, and uplifting read. ***This post contains Amazon affiliate links. To date, Heather’s novels have sold in multiple countries worldwide. Throughout the letters, we do have the characters talking about Christmas, but more so when the holiday is approaching. England is at war. This is beautifully written and the story through letters flows brilliantly. Summary; Recently Viewed; Bids/Offers; Watchlist; Purchase History; Selling; Saved Searches; Saved Sellers; Messages; Notification. While Thomas and Will struggle with the horrific realities of war, Evie does her part by writing to each of them. If you are looking for a light-hearted Christmas story, then this is not the book for you. Movies. England is at war. He was in The Great War. Will they ever make it to Paris to celebrate Christmas? March 16, 2020 January 30, 2020 GoodeyReads. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Everyone’s convinced that their boys will be back by Christmas time, and Evie dreams of celebrating the holiday with Will and Tom in Paris. 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As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. In addition, I think it symbolizes the tremendous loss of innocence and lost years. Top Five Wednesday: My Top 5 Books of 2017 (With a Twist), Review: Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Graynor and Heather Webb. An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season. ( Log Out /  The novel is spilt into 4 parts, which each part designating a year of the war, and before we dive into the letters, we see Tom celebrating Christmas in Paris 50 years after the war has ended. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. England is at war. Goodreads In Last Christmas in Paris, there were several themes to ponder including themes of hope, tragedy, humor, friendship, and love. Book Review Book Review: Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Summary: It’s August 1914 in England, as Evie watches her brother, Will, and his best friend,Tom, leave to fight in the war. But one final letter is waiting for him..."--Amazon.com "August 1914. Menu. Decades later, Tom returns to Paris to read one final letter, with his and Evie’s past history from the Great War in tow. I really enjoyed Last Christmas in Paris for its unique format, as the book is primarily told through letters between Tom and Evie, as well as exchanges between other characters in the novel through letters and telegrams. Hazel was selected by the US Library Journal as one of ‘Ten Big Breakout Authors’ for 2015 and was a WHSmith Fresh Talent selection in spring 2015. “LAST CHRISTMAS IN PARIS is an extraordinary epistolary novel that explores the history and aftermath of the Great War in a sensitive, memorable and profoundly moving fashion. Thanks for stopping in to comment! A correspondence by letters start with Evie and Thomas, Will and Evie's friend Alice. “I will reserve my shoulder for the curve of your cheek anytime. As per usual, this probably isn’t all the books I’ll be reading over the next two months, especially because there are a few new releases that I’m so excited to buy , aka The Ex Talk by @rlynn_solomon & A Court of a Silver Flames by @therealsjmaas, Happy New Year’s Eve from me & a huge pile of some of my favorite books of 2020. It’s a mix of some review copies, library books, and a few owned books (yes, this finally means I’ll be reading From Blood & Ash!). It reminded me of my other favorites Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and Chilbury Ladies’ Choir. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafés of Paris. Oh, I definitely need to read it now. England is at war. 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( Log Out /  I think the book would have had a larger emphasis on Christmas if the book only focused on one year of the war, with Tom and Evie wishing to reunite for the holiday. Oh, it has a happy ending. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. TV Shows. Last Christmas In Paris: A Novel of World War I by Hazel Gaynor, Heather Webb Published by William Morrow on October 3, 2017 Genres: Historical Fiction Goodreads. I didn’t necessarily love Last Christmas in Paris because there were times that the story did drag a bit, and it’s not necessarily a book that will stick with me for a long time—I’ll most likely remember as a quick, historical fiction read on World War I. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris. Last Christmas in Paris By Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Have you read Last Christmas in Paris? ~Madeleine Riley, Top Shelf Text, Next week I’ll review This Must Be the Place This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Unless explicitly stated that they are free, all books that I review have been purchased by me or borrowed from the library. Thank you for visiting and reading today! Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel : August 1914. Book cover and author photos are credited to Amazon or an author’s (or publisher’s) website. Amazon Rating (January):  4.6 Stars. In writing “The End,” they not only completed a book, but also made an incredible friend along the way. ( Log Out /  Yes I agree the title is misleading in that way….. similar to Backman’s new novella”The Deal of a Lifetime” with its Christmas tree cover. I was also struck by the angst, tediousness, and patience of communicating solely by snail mail! Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel : "August 1914. My December reviews are here: https://elle-alice.blogspot.ca/2018/01/december-book-reviews.html. England is at war. England is at war. In addition to some great insights into WW1, the story includes a bit of romance as the letter writing process unfolds. ***Blogs posts may contain affiliate links. Last Christmas in Paris (co-written with Heather Webb) won the 2018 Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award. The title is just a little misleading! August 1914. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes--as everyone does--that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafés of Paris. The novel is spilt into 4 parts, which each part designating a year of the war, and before we dive into the letters, we see Tom celebrating Christmas in Paris 50 years after the war has ended. An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season. Hazel Gaynor is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of A MEMORY OF VIOLETS and THE GIRL WHO CAME HOME, for which she received the 2015 RNA Historical Novel of the Year award. Last Christmas in Paris (co-written with Heather Webb) won the 2018 Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award. eBay > Books > Fiction & Literature; Share - Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War I. The whole book is in letter form and it was totally engrossing. England is at war. 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What's on TV & Streaming What's on TV & Streaming Top Rated … Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. She is also a professional freelance editor, foodie, and travel fiend. Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel : August 1914. Gaynor is a bestselling author for The Girl Who Came Home and A Memory of Violets. Unfortunately some other relatives beat us to the cabinet of historical documents chronicling her father’s life. Learn how your comment data is processed. Her work has been translated into several languages and she is represented by Michelle Brower of Aevitas Creative Management, New York. Movies . Help Help, opens a new window. ( Log Out /  Skip to main navigation Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to search Skip to content Help Help, opens a new window. For more information, visit http://www.hazelgaynor.com. First, we must recognize and honor the service of the heroic young men who served in WW 1. The whole book is in letter form and it was totally engrossing. Their most recent collaboration is Meet Me in Monaco. Twitter I also loved their Meet me in Monaco, and they have another one coming up! England is at war. Also recommended for book clubs for its interesting themes. Yes….the title and pic are misleading….read it any time! ‎An unforgettably romantic novel that spans four Christmases (1914-1918), Last Christmas in Paris explores the ruins of war, the strength of love, and the enduring hope of the Christmas season. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series [Book Review] #ThrowBackThursday, The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Review, No. ( Log Out /  | Reading Ladies, Pingback: Ten Favorite Historical Fiction Reads of the Decade | Reading Ladies, Pingback: Bookish Themed Hanukkah: Seventh Candle: All Colors of the Rainbow #eightcandlebooktag | Reading Ladies, Pingback: Top Ten Tuesday: 10+ Highly Rated and Favorite WW1 and WW11 Reads | Reading Ladies, Pingback: Last Christmas in Paris [Book Review] #throwbackthursday | Reading Ladies, LOVED THIS REVIEW, Carol.YEP, DEFINITELY GONNA READ IT NOW!! "August 1914. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. My February 2021 Book Haul went up on the blog this morning , but 6/7 books I mentioned there are featured here: If you need me today, you’ll find me in my bedroom reading & obsessed over A Court Of Silver Flames... and procrastinating on some grad school work while doing so , Kicking off 2021 with this January and what will likely turn into my February TBR. In 2017, Hazel will release two historical novels: THE COTTINGLEY SECRET (August, William Morrow/HarperCollins) and LAST CHRISTMAS IN PARIS (October, William Morrow/HarperCollins). Pingback: Gift Ideas: Everyone Gets a Book! Eventually, she travels to France to be closer to the front as she wants to contribute to the war effort in a more significant way. Last Christmas in Paris A Novel of World War I (Book) : Gaynor, Hazel : August 1914. Through letters, Evie and Thomas grow fond of each other and find it easy to share their deepest hopes and fears through letters. 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