Ever since I heard the story of the preserved apartment found in Paris I have been fascinated. How did this apartment go unnoticed for so long? What happened to the woman who lived there? There are so many unanswered questions that of course it makes for the perfect basis of a story. I have, before reading The Velvet Hours, read two books based on the same premise and both were very well written and enjoyable but none were as engaging as the story that Alyson Richman told.
In her story we delve more into the life of the courtesan Marthe de Florain who lived in the apartment and her story is created using a mixture of fact and fiction. We see the story from the perspective of Marthe and Solange (her granddaughter) amongst the backdrop of occupied France. It truly is captivating.
If you are a fan of historical fiction that has an intriguing true story at its heard then The Velvet Hours is the book for you.
The Velvet Hours by Alyson Richman is available now.
Flip to back
Flip to front
Follow the Author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.
Releases January 22, 2021. Pre-order Ready Player Two now with Pre-order Price Guarantee.
If the Amazon.com.au price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Order now
Customers who viewed this item also viewed
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
What other items do customers buy after viewing this item?
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
Start reading The Velvet Hours on your Kindle in under a minute.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.
Releases March 2, 2021. Pre-order Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life now with Pre-order Price Guarantee.
If the Amazon.com.au price decreases between your order time and the end of the day of the release date, you'll receive the lowest price. Order now
Customer reviews
Review this product
Top reviews from other countries
LJBentley
A great telling of a fascinating story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2020Verified Purchase
Judith Spencer
A Captivating Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 October 2016Verified Purchase
Marie L Schlosser
I was disappointed in this book
Reviewed in Canada on 28 September 2016Verified Purchase
charlie
wonderful book!
Reviewed in Canada on 24 November 2016Verified Purchase
teachlz
Artistic and Colorful Literature
Reviewed in the United States on 15 September 2016Verified Purchase