Last Christmas in Paris

A Novel of World War I

New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor has joined with Heather Webb to create this unforgettably romantic novel of the Great War.

August 1914. England is at war. As Evie Elliott watches her brother, Will, and his best friend, Thomas Harding, depart for the front, she believes—as everyone does—that it will be over by Christmas, when the trio plan to celebrate the holiday among the romantic cafes of Paris.

But as history tells us, it all happened so differently…

Evie and Thomas experience a very different war. Frustrated by life as a privileged young lady, Evie longs to play a greater part in the conflict—but how?—and as Thomas struggles with the unimaginable realities of war he also faces personal battles back home where War Office regulations on press reporting cause trouble at his father’s newspaper business. Through their letters, Evie and Thomas share their greatest hopes and fears—and grow ever fonder from afar. Can love flourish amid the horror of the First World War, or will fate intervene?

Christmas 1968. With failing health, Thomas returns to Paris—a cherished packet of letters in hand—determined to lay to rest the ghosts of his past. But one final letter is waiting for him…

Is it Love? Are We Just Friends?

What did you love best about Last Christmas in Paris?

The novel was written in correspondence form. It requires the reader to pay attention to the changes all the time. I thought that the character development was wonderful. The horrors of war were discussed. PTSD though not used in that form, the psychological horror of battle brought up and discussed.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Due to the format, no it would definitely require a few sittings.

Any additional comments?

It was frustrating that all that letter writing and no one could ask if it was love? Even after the young girl joins the war effort, still no “I love you”. Hmm!?

I was surprised to see all the narrators. I will have to listen to the novel again to gain the different perspectives of all the voices.

Fabulous

Before I started listening, I wasn’t sure about a novel in Letters. I loved every listening moment.

Wonderful

This novel was heartbreakingly lovely. It was easy to invest in each of the characters, and the story line was sweet and held my interest. I’m not typically a fan of historical novels or romance but the ease with which I enjoyed this book was a nice surprise. Highly recommend.

New yearly read!

Loved every moment . Transports your mind and heart. I will definitely be reading this book every Christmas .And I'll be giving them out as Christmas gifts this year.

Such a sweet escape

This was such a great book to get lost in and listen to! The way it is written in letters really pulled me in and I adored the characters! The voice actors were great as well and really well suited! Loved it!