The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre

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The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



For four years we spied and we worked damn hard and we saved people’s lives and we made a difference and nobody cared too much that we were women. And then it all ended. Went backward, even.
― Natasha Lester, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre

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The story is truly inspiring with its great plot and multiple timelines that span before, during, and after World War II. We are introduced to Alix, who despite facing numerous heartbreaking experiences in her short 30 years of life, managed to survive the war and start anew in New York. However, Alix still felt unfulfilled and unhappy with her current position. Despite this, she seized a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that would change her life forever. Her brave decision turned out to be the best move she ever made, and she managed to overcome her fears and return to Europe, where she felt the eyes of the enemy on her, but she refused to be defeated. This story is a testament to the human spirit and its ability to overcome even the most challenging situations.

This story is truly remarkable, with a smooth transition between three different timelines. The connection between the characters is exceptional, and the inclusion of spy intelligence makes for an excellent World War II story. The Italian resistance serves as a wonderful backdrop and sets this novel apart from all other World War II romances. The history of the Dior fashion house is fascinating and kept me fully engaged. Although the rest of the story was predictable, it’s hard to deny that it has everything that the reader may want – romance, danger, secret agents, and the glamorous Dior.



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  2. She wrote a book I really enjoyed called What is Left Over After – contemporary fiction – and has another in this genre coming out next year, If I Should Lose You.

    Camille works as an organ transplant nurse, counselling families through heart-rending decisions. But at home, her own daughter Addie is critically ill. When an invitation to curate an exhibit arrives from artist Jack Darcy, her late mother’s lover, Camille is plunged into unresolved questions about her childhoood and her mother’s life.

    As Addie gets sicker, Camille wonders how far she will go to save her child – and how much of herself she can give when she has everything to lose.

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    • I find it intriguing. I will definitely check it out. I have read some historical fiction books by the same author before, and they were just fine. However, nowadays, it seems like all WWII novels are very much alike, with identical plots and storylines. It is challenging to find something that stands out as unique and distinct.

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