Alyson Richman's writing sings in her evocative new novel set in Paris at the dawn of World War II. The Velvet Hours is a beautiful and compelling portrait of two women facing their unknown past and an unimaginable future as their world begins to crumble." Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
Richman deftly weaves fact and fiction to create a carefully wrought story of love, of what the heart chooses to give up, and what it chooses to keep. Highly recommended to readers who enjoyed Kristen Hannah'sThe Nightingale. New York Timesbestselling author Karen White
A book as full of treasures as the Paris apartment that inspired it....A masterful mix of the glamour of the Belle Epoque and the shadows of impending war. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig
"Richman develops an enthralling saga of two women alternating between the late 1800's and 1930's based on an actual Paris apartment. The lush atmosphere of the Belle Epoque and the stress of the coming war, the wonderful relationship between the women along with the fascinating historical backdrops draw readers into a lavish, beautifully written novel. It's nearly impossible to put down and so moving that fans of The Nightingale and WW II novels will be enthralled and delighted." RT Book Reviews

Praise for the novels of Alyson Richman
A truly beautiful, heartfelt story I couldn t put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent. Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author
Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heartrending, sensual, and beautifully written. John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author
Tragedy and hope, love and loss, and the strength to endure are examined through Richman s graceful writing and powerful characters. Booklist
If you love graceful, mellifluous writing, you should read this book. Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author
Grabs your heart and doesn t let go Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told. Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author
Lyrical and rich filled with beauty and tragedy, romance and heartbreak. Jillian Cantor, author of Margot"

A beautiful and compelling portrait of two women facing their unknown past and an unimaginable future as their world begins to crumble. Heartfelt and romantic." Kristin Hannah, #1 "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Nightingale"
Richman deftly weaves fact and fiction to create a carefully wrought story of love, of what the heart chooses to give up, and what it chooses to keep. Highly recommended to readers who enjoyed Kristen Hannah's"The Nightingale." "New York Times"bestselling author Karen White
A book as full of treasures as the Paris apartment that inspired it....A masterful mix of the glamour of the Belle Epoque and the shadows of impending war. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig
Praise for the novels of Alyson Richman
A truly beautiful, heartfelt story I couldn t put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent. Kristin Hannah, "New York Times "bestselling author
Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heartrending, sensual, and beautifully written. John Lescroart, "New York Times" bestselling author
Tragedy and hope, love and loss, and the strength to endure are examined through Richman s graceful writing and powerful characters. "Booklist"
If you love graceful, mellifluous writing, you should read this book. Jenna Blum, "New York Times" bestselling author
Grabs your heart and doesn t let go Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told. Sarah Jio, "New York Times" bestselling author
Lyrical and rich filled with beauty and tragedy, romance and heartbreak. Jillian Cantor, author of "Margot""

Richman deftly weaves fact and fiction to create a carefully wrought story of love, of what the heart chooses to give up, and what it chooses to keep. Highly recommended to readers who enjoyed Kristen Hannah's"The Nightingale." "New York Times"bestselling author Karen White
A book as full of treasures as the Paris apartment that inspired it....A masterful mix of the glamour of the Belle Epoque and the shadows of impending war. New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig
Praise for the novels of Alyson Richman
A truly beautiful, heartfelt story I couldn t put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent. Kristin Hannah, "New York Times "bestselling author
Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heartrending, sensual, and beautifully written. John Lescroart, "New York Times" bestselling author
Tragedy and hope, love and loss, and the strength to endure are examined through Richman s graceful writing and powerful characters. "Booklist"
If you love graceful, mellifluous writing, you should read this book. Jenna Blum, "New York Times" bestselling author
Grabs your heart and doesn t let go Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told. Sarah Jio, "New York Times" bestselling author
Lyrical and rich filled with beauty and tragedy, romance and heartbreak. Jillian Cantor, author of "Margot""

Praise for the novels of Alyson Richman
A truly beautiful, heartfelt story I couldn t put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent. Kristin Hannah, "New York Times "bestselling author
Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heartrending, sensual, and beautifully written. John Lescroart, "New York Times" bestselling author
Tragedy and hope, love and loss, and the strength to endure are examined through Richman s graceful writing and powerful characters. "Booklist"
If you love graceful, mellifluous writing, you should read this book. Jenna Blum, "New York Times" bestselling author
Grabs your heart and doesn t let go Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told. Sarah Jio, "New York Times" bestselling author
Lyrical and rich filled with beauty and tragedy, romance and heartbreak. Jillian Cantor, author of "Margot""

Alyson Richman is the international bestselling author of The Garden of Letters, The Lost Wife, The Last Van Gogh, The Rhythm of Memory, and The Mask Carver s Son. She lives in Long Island, New York, with her husband and two children.

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