Paris, 1949: In this evocative and emotional novel, a young woman crosses continents to vibrant bohemian Paris, determined to make a life for herself as an artist.
As the train pulls into the Gare de Lyon in a cloud of steam, art student Jasmine Barrington experiences a surge of excitement mixed with fear.
Revelling in her freedom, by day Jasmine throws herself into her studies at the prestigious Beaux Arts school, inspired by her handsome and charismatic teacher, Lachlan. By night, she discovers the smoky cafés and bars of the left bank. But even as she falls in love with the city of light, the strict classical training crushes her creative spirit. She takes comfort in the letters she receives from her home island of Penang – including those from Howard – the man to whom she owes her life.
Torn between the sophisticated life of an artist she aspires to, and the world she has always known, can Jasmine find the courage to follow her heart?
From the starry nights of post-war Paris to the war-torn jungle of the Malayan peninsula, this heartrending story of love and loss is a must-read for fans of Fiona Valpy, Rhys Bowen and Kristin Hannah.
Readers are utterly captivated by Jasmine in Paris:
"Oh my goodness! Historical fiction with lots of grit! Suspense! Romance! Heart-breaking and heart-soaring!" Reader review, 5 stars
"Adored the entire Penang series… beautifully written." Liza Perrat, author of Lake of Echoes, 5 stars
"Compelling and moving… Enchanting. I couldn't put it down." Reader review, 5 stars
"SO GLAD I READ THIS. The storyline is page-turning, while vivid and atmospheric descriptions of Paris made one feel actually there." Reader review, 5 stars
"Had me gripped from start to finish. I found myself immersed in the story and couldn't put the book down… hooked from page one. A real page-turner." Reader review, 5 stars
"Beautifully written. I laughed and cried and wanted it to go on and on." Reader review, 5 stars
"An exceptional read… Amazing." Reader review, 5 stars
"Mesmerizing… Best book so far in this series." Reader review, 5 stars
"A vivid evocation of post-war Paris seen through the eyes of a vulnerable young art student, hungry for love and experience. An emotional coming-of-age story." Linda Gillard, author of The Memory Tree andHouse of Silence, 5 stars
"Brilliant… I loved this." Reader review, 5 stars
"Fabulous." Reader review, 5 stars
