I’m excited to share with you the Readers’ Favorite review of Love and Betrayal in the City Lights! Below is the review and thank you to both Readers’ Favorite and Divine Zape for the wonderful review!
Love and Betrayal in the City of Lights by Rachel R. Heil is an intriguing tale set in Nazi-occupied Paris, following the intertwined lives of young intellectuals, artists, and ordinary citizens as they struggle with love, loyalty, and betrayal. In 1941, aspiring poet and philosophy student Jean Janvier wants nothing more than success. His world revolves around deep conversations at the Café de Flore and the bond with his sister Josephine, all under the watchful eyes of their ambitious parents. When the beguilingly beautiful Annette Zabek enters his life, Jean’s carefully crafted universe is altered. As their romance deepens, secrets threaten to tear them apart — Annette is Jewish, which is not just disturbing but dangerous given the Nazi crackdown. What follows is haunting, and in 1992, Josephine has many regrets despite a happy marriage.
Rachel R. Heil’s historical romance gripped me from the start, and there was no way of letting go. The characters are well-developed and feel like people I have met in life. Annette Zabek is a courageous young woman from Nancy who defies the oppressive regime to pursue her education. Minor characters, such as Claude, Bella, Jacques, and others, are well-drawn against a backdrop of academia, and some are entangled in clandestine activities, personal conflicts, and covert romances. The cultural setting in Nazi-occupied Paris is filled with tension and uncertainty, and I loved how the author conveys this in the story. Elements such as vivid imagery—Paris’s haunting streets and evocative cafes— enrich the narrative. The shifting perspectives deepen the emotional impact. Love and Betrayal in the City of Lights is suspenseful and delightful, and I enjoyed the incredible storytelling, the sparkling and often witty dialogues, and the realistic characters.
Reviewed by Divine Zape for Readers’ Favorite
Marina Osipova says:
Wonderful eview, Rachel! Congratulations!
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