Two interesting timelines. Paris 1943 on the brink of being overwhelmed and then the Nazi occupation. Cora lie is a young woman and does not know how the future is going to be. Even though very young, she is a brilliant baker and this is what draws the attention of the Nazi Abwehr who have occupied the hotel she works in, and forces her to continue. Much against her will. She is ready to do her part helping the French resistance and it is through her baking that she does this.
Fast forward to present day times and Raven is sent to stay with her grandmother for a short time. Rebellious and angry at her forced departure Raven is surly and unhappy making her feelings known. A chance reading of a recipe book and journal Raven discovers a whole world of stories behind her grandmothers younger years and together they unravel a story of sadness, treachery, love and change.
The story highlights the ingenuity of a resistance movement and how far the need to survive goes. History particularly the WWII period was harsh and unforgiving and people did survive. People also became treacherous and deceiving and at the same time helped others at great personal risk and the examples of bravery are so many.
An excellent historical fiction read
Sent by Bookouture for an unbiased read, courtesy of Netgalley.
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