Until Leaves Fall in Paris

During WWII many Americans were leaving Paris to return home, but some, like Lucie Giard and Paul Aubrey, stayed behind.

Lucie quit ballet and bought a bookstore so the Jewish owners, who helped raise her, could escape. Despite Americans leaving and books being banned, Lucie stays positive and finds ways to keep the store alive.

I liked how the author used the bookstore to show how limiting reading had become. Authors and titles not in line with German beliefs were being banned and burned. Lucie found a way to use the bookstore to help a greater good.

Paul used to build race cars, but in an effort to keep his business going and help his employees he switches over to trucks. He is now seen as a collaborator, but there is more to Paul than what he allows his former friends to see.

The two meet when Paul brings his daughter to Lucie's store. The two hit it off and help each other in areas of their life, but with the war and the work each is doing on their own now is not the time for a romance.

If you are looking for a Christian story this is a great one. The characters in the story lean on God to guide them through this time as they work for the greater good. Their beliefs are part of who they are and it didn't feel pushed on me as a reader.

I've been drawn to historical books recently within this time frame and this story did not disappoint.

Thank you Sarah Sundin, Revell Publishing and Love Books Tour for the opportunity to read and review this book.