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The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue (Daughters of New York Book 4)

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I cried in this one, it is a heartbreaking and poignant but beautiful in the courage and strength that it shows as we get to know sisters Martha and Charlotte during World War 2 and journey back to the end of World War 1 to get to know their mother, Chloe and her two best friends, Anita and Sandrine, a must read story.

New York 1938 and Martha is living with her father and working in the New York Library her sister Charlotte has moved to Paris to be with Anita the woman who would be their second mother after losing their own mother when they were young girls, Anita runs and art gallery in Paris and is Jewish, when a telegram arrives to say that Anita has passed away.

Martha packs and leaves for Paris as soon as she can, she must convince Charlotte to come home Hitler is spreading throughout Europe and war looks imminent, what she finds shocks her Paris has been a second home to them all since they were you, but Charlotte refuses to budge she is determined to keep the art gallery open and look after the young artists that Anita has in her care.

Martha returns to safety in New York as Charlotte works hard to help pack up France’s artworks and Anita and her families as well, they move it all to the south of France to protect before the Germans invade, danger is around every corner now and Charlotte joins the Resistance to do what she can to help thinking that an American in Paris should be safer. Martha is forever worrying about Charlotte and also does her best to help by trying to bring Jewish refugees to America especially a friend of the family.

This story shows the courage and strength of the people of The Resistance and the way they worked through so much danger to do what they could, Charlotte never gave up, her determination was amazing, It shows what the Nazis did to the people of France, MS Carey has taken me back to that era and made it so real, getting to know past characters and uncovering their greatest loves and fears bought them all to life on these pages, family secrets, friends that would do anything for each other and the love that was shared past and now.

This is an awesome story so beautifully told with emotion and from the heart it is one that I would highly recommend, the ending is beautiful and poignant and yes there were many tears, I never miss and Ella Carey book, I loved this one so much.

My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.

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Ella Carey is back with the fourth book in her Daughters of New York series, with each book getting better and better!

Like the other books in the series this book has multiple timelines. The major story is split between the time just before the start of WWII and then during the days of the war itself. We meet sisters Martha and Charlotte. Martha is bookish and lives at home with her widowed father in New York, making very safe choices. Charlotte is far more adventurous and living in Paris, working in an art gallery in Paris for old family friend Anita Goldstein.

Charlotte feels a strong pull to Paris
Charlotte pulled her sister into a rough hug, closing her eyes against the familiar feel, hating the way she could almost hear Martha's heart beating hard in her chest. "I love you and I love Papa," she said, murmuring into her sister's ear. "But Paris is part of me, and I it, and should I leave --"

and then
"Paris is my New York, Martha,"

In the late 1930s the spectre of the Nazis looms large for everyone. For Anita, who is not only Jewish but is also an art gallery owner who specialises in modern art, it is clear that she will be exactly the kind of person who will be targeted in the event of an invasion. When Anita dies, Charlotte is determined that she will be the one who protects Anita's legacy. Through her work in the arts, Charlotte also becomes involved in the evacuation of the treasures of the Louvre, initially to Anita's family chateau in the Loire and again later into the Vichy France.

Before the war begins, Martha travels to France initially to try and convince Charlotte, unsuccessfully, to return to the safety of New York. Whilst on the ship to Europe, she forms an attachment to dashing Scotsman Clyde Fraser. We experience Martha's worries as she waits for news from both Charlotte and Clyde and as she becomes involved in trying to save a Jewish professor through official channels.

Once the war begins, Charlotte relies on the fact that she is American to protect her, but when she becomes involved in the resistance movement, she puts herself in dangerous situations on a regular basis, and if she gets caught, her nationality will not protect her due to her association with both Anita and the modern art scene.

The other aspect of the story that weaves through the story, is that of the girl's mother Chloe and Anita in the days just after the end of WWI, which helps show why the bonds between the families are so strong.

Carey does a great job at creating tension within the story. There is the tension of Martha and her father waiting and wondering if Charlotte is okay, and for Martha also to hear from Clyde. Then there is the tension of the growing Nazi threat in the days during the lead up to the war, and then during the war as we follow Charlotte's dangerous work.



It sounds like there is a lot going on, and there is, but the three strands blend together beautifully. It was also an emotional ride given that we have characters who are in life and death situations throughout the story.

I mentioned before that this is the fourth book in the series, and whilst this can be read as a standalone, I think that this book is the most connected of any of the books. One of the characters, Sandrine, is the sister of the main character from the last book, fashion designer Vianne who makes a cameo appearance in this book.

I have read seven or eight books by Carey now, and I have to say that with this series of loosely connected books, she continues to improve with each book. You can also see her own passions shining through, namely art, fashion, books, New York and Paris!

I really hope there are more books to come. I will definitely be reading them!

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Martha and her Papa lived on Fifth Ave, New York, having been there since Chloe, wife and mother had died when the children were young. Charlotte, Martha's sister was in France with Anita and Sandrine, both dear friends of their mother, and who'd cared for Charlotte as their own. But war was approaching Paris and Martha badly wanted to get Charlotte home. The telegram of Anita's death gave assurance to Martha's desire to get her sister home safely before the Nazis arrived in Paris.

But Charlotte wouldn't leave. She wanted to continue Anita's work, continue bringing new artists to the world in her art gallery. But Anita was Jewish and the gallery would be one of the first places the Nazis would ransack. As the Louvre packed their valuables in preparation of hiding them away, Charlotte did the same with Anita's art. Travelling to Montauban with the art pieces that would never be seen in Nazi hands, they put themselves in danger, but vowed to keep going. As Charlotte continued, now with the Resistance, she risked her life daily, but still she kept her courage, anger and resilience gripped tightly.

Meanwhile, back in New York, Martha was working to bring a Jewish professor to America. Gisella was an old friend of Anita's mother, and getting her to safety was imperative. But could they do it? As the darkness of war raged and the Nazis did their best to break the spirit of those French people who were resisting, those around them thumbed their noses at the monsters inhabiting their beautiful country.

The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue is the 4th in the Daughters of New York series by Aussie author Ella Carey and it was poignant, heartbreaking and filled with an amazing courage and determination that filled the main players with hope. I've loved this series so far, and this one was no exception. With well-written characters, the courage and tenacity of the women (and men) in the Resistance was outstanding. Highly recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

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The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue (Daughters of Née York Book 4) by Ella Carey. In this book it is so hard not to be angry. During the war they left people they loved laying in the street even though they so wanted to go to retrieve them but knew they would be captured if they did so. I loved the descriptions such as the one of the buildings were beautiful such as pink brick buildings framed by arches. Charlotte sang Mozart. Read the book you will have many emotions while reading the story.

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I enjoy historical fiction books set during WWII and I enjoy books about sisters so I knew right from the start that I was going to love this book. Plus the author has become one of my go-to authors for good WWII fiction. I've read most of her books and they are always well written and well researched.

Martha lives with her father in New York City while her sister, Charlotte, has remained in Paris to help a family friend at her art gallery. When the threat of Nazi invasion grows closer to Paris, Martha decided that she must go to Paris and convince her sister to come home. Not only is she is harm's way in the case of an invasion but the family friend is Jewish which puts her in even more danger. When Anita, the family friend, dies, it becomes even more important for Charlotte to return to the safety of her home in New York. When Martha arrives in Paris, she sees a city that is preparing itself for inevitable invasion by the German forces. Even though Charlotte agrees that there is danger ahead, she feels that she will remain safe in Paris because she is an American. As life in Paris becomes even more dangerous, Charlotte puts herself in even more danger by working with the resistance.

I loved this book that was all about family, love and bravery. As the situation surrounding Charlotte becomes even more dangerous, she keeps trying to help keep France's precious art work from the Nazi's.
This book was well researched and well written. The main characters are very real and the timeline of the novel is in sync with actual happenings in Paris. This book is about family - not just blood family but the family that is created by working together toward a common goal. As you read this novel, you will quickly fall in love with the two female main characters and will hope that each get their 'happily ever after" at the war's end. Be sure to have Kleenex available -- you may need a lot of it.

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What a story! I enjoy historical fiction and The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue kept me intrigued from the very first page. Told in a dual time-line, set around 1919 and again in 1938-1946, this book very much focuses on France during WW2. There is romance, there is emotion galore and family relationships at its core.

Two sisters, Martha and Charlotte are separated when the Nazis occupy France, with Charlotte opting to stay in France to support her family friends art gallery and homes. As an American citizen, Charlotte thinks she is safe with her neutrality, but then America also enters the War.
Martha stays in New York with her beloved Papa, however goes travel to Paris at the beginning of the war to try and bring Charlotte back to the US with her.

I enjoyed learning about France’s art world during this time and the strategies that many went through in keeping much well-loved pieces of art safe from the Nazis who held no regard for France whatsoever and their culture. I am always so, so saddened to read about the persecution of the European Jewish people by Hitler and the Nazis and I thank the author for writing her fictional stories set in this time so we don’t forget these atrocities.
4.5 stars

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Another find addition by Ella Carey to her series. With the Nazi invasion looming, two sisters find themselves miles apart, one in New York and the other trapped in France. Despite almost overwhelming odds, they find the courage and spirit to endure the brutality and savagery of this invasion, each in her own way. Ultimately uplifting and inspiring, this is the 4th in this wonderful series. Recommended reading.

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New York, 1938; Martha is living in New York City on Fifth Avenue. She receives a telegram from her sister Charlotte who lives in Paris. Charlotte tells Martha that the Nazis are invading and she needs her help. Charlotte’s Jewish friend Anita has died and with the Nazi invasion, Martha has to go to Paris and convince Charlotte to return home. Paris is on the brink of war and so many families are fleeing to safety with whatever items they can carry. They are forced to leave everything behind. But Charlotte doesn’t want to leave her life in Paris. She is working for the resistance alongside a Frenchman named Louis. They are carrying messages and help anyone they possibly can.

This is the fourth installment of the Daughters of New York Series. It was absolutely fantastic. This story was captivating and I found myself flying through the pages. I felt my heart beat faster and faster as I gasped at the flip of each page. I couldn't put this book down. I read faster devouring the story. This book pulled at the heartstrings and wouldn’t let go, and I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning until the end. I think this was my favorite book of the series. Wow, I’m completely overwhelmed with emotion. I wish I could give ten stars. Loved it!!

Thank you Ella Carey for such a wonderful and well written addition to a phenomenal series. I absolutely loved it and I highly recommend it.

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Although The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue is book 4 in the Daughters of New York series, it can be read as a standalone. It is told from multiple perspectives (Martha & Charlotte in WWII and also Chloè in WWI), which got a little confusing from time to time, but was still a great read. As is Ella’s writing style, she made me believe I knew the twins and was their friend! I love historical novels set during WWI and II - I learn more with each novel and this one was no different; I learnt how many people living in France helped to preserve their country’s precious artifacts so safeguard them from Hitler and his awful regime.

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This book is a dual timeline book switching between WW1 France with the parents story, WW2 France with one sisters story and in WW2 America with the other sisters story. It was a brilliant insight into how it was in different countries during the war and how it affected everyone. We follow the girls as the war breaks out, Hitlers Nazis advance on France and multiple people come together to help in the resistance and protecting their Jewish friends/family from persecution.

I enjoyed lots about this story. It was written well with lots of descriptive words to make it easy to picture the scenes. My favourite character is Charlotte. I feel a connection with her due to her fiery nature and family fuelled heart and her courage and determination during the time is such an inspiration. I had so many questions at the start of the book and was really hoping they’d all be answered. They were and with incredible emotion! I cried so many times reading her part of the story. I had times in the book where I just couldn’t put it down and others when I had tears flowing through a chapter. I love books like this because even though it wasn’t what I was expecting at the start it fitted perfectly. It was really interesting seeing the war from a French/American perspective as I usually read from a German/British perspective. I also adored the two girls finding love during the war in their own special ways plus finding out about how Chloe and Laurence (their parents) met and got together.

I did have a few niggles that I wasn’t so keen on. I did find the timeline swapping a bit confusing at times. Suddenly switching from a deep WW2 chapter back to Chloe in WW1. I had to stop for a few mins and get my head back into the book. Also the main two focuses I would say are books on Martha’s side and Art on Charlottes side. I don’t know much about Art at all and had never thought about the artists especially Jewish ones and how they survived the war. It was interested to read but also lost me a few times as Art really isn’t my specialist subject! Chloe’s perspective also really confused me until about 60% of the way through the story until I suddenly understood the importance and had to go back and reread the chapters that explained her story to make sure I hadn’t missed anything. It’s a massive part of the story so definitely read those parts carefully and get a full perspective on how they got to where they did and what happened.

Overall, I did really enjoy this story, it was interesting reading from this perspective and seeing how France changed throughout the war and how fast things changed. It’s a brilliant story for anyone who’s interested in the wars, art, historical fiction. I enjoyed it and ended the story with tears but it was written so beautifully. I actually have a few other books by this author on my TBR and I can’t wait to get started!

I’d like to thank Ella Carey, Bookouture and NetGalley for providing me with this copy to read and review.

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An enveloping tread by Ella Carey in an exciting series that spans vast chasms of history. Charlotte and Martha, two sisters, are separated by an ocean and the looming war clouds over Europe. Each sister’s story is compelling and sobering. Secrets are revealed and wrenching choices had to be made.
The full night late of WWII is related in the lush background of Paris and the Loire Valley. I loved all the locations and the immense planning before France was invaded.
It’s a sobering read that many can relate about family, risks, honor, and courage.

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Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for this eARC..

This is my first read by this author and I thought it looked like my kind of read, and it definitely was. This is the 4th book in a series and in my opinion it can be read on it’s own. I loved this book from start to finish. I didn’t want it to end and will definitely be going back to read the previous books. I really liked that the story was told through different characters point of view and that the story moved flawlessly from past to present and flowed really well and came together beautifully towards the end. The authors writing was so wonderfully descriptive and I felt she captured her characters thoughts, feelings and emotions perfectly, as well as their relationship with each other. I found this to be a very emotive read at times and a book that had me rooting for the main characters right from the start, no matter what. This is a story about hope, courage and bravery in a time of great adversity. If you like historical fiction I’d recommend this although I’d say read the books in the correct order so you know more about the characters, their backgrounds and histories.

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The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue is the fourth book in the Daughters of New York series. Although this is a series, the books are only loosely connected, with some of the same characters being mentioned. As such you can read any of these books as standalone stories.
Set mostly in wartime France, during the German occupation of the second world war. The lost sister in question is Charlotte, who remains in France after her sister returns to the US. She travels with treasures from the Louvre and from a family friend's gallery but finds herself drawn into the resistance, putting herself in great danger.
This is a gripping and heartbreaking story, with the two sisters who feature in it both suffering loss and deep challenges.
I really enjoyed this and it was a good read. I did think that there was a little too much repetition at times. I'd already gathered how a character was feeling or reacting to something and didn't feel that I needed to keep being told. I also found the number of times the phrase 'worked her mouth' was used irritating. I'm not entirely sure what it's supposed to mean, but characters were described as doing it all the time. I started to imagine cows chewing the cud. These were just minor irritations though, that didn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the story.
I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and given voluntarily.

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Twin sisters live thousands of miles apart. Martha was living a good life on Fifth Avenue in New York. However, that means nothing to her when she learns that her twin sister Charlotte needs her help. Charlotte is currently living in Paris and the Nazi invasion is getting closer and closer. Martha is currently residing with her father in New York whereas Charlotte was living near a dear family friend who has since passed away. Martha does what she has to do to bring her sister home.

How will Charlotte feel about leaving Paris? With imminent danger as a definite factor if she were to go with Martha, time is of the essence. Martha would make the decision for Charlotte if it were up to her. As things start to evolve, it soon becomes clear that the sisters were not just separated by an ocean, they were seperated by ideals and goals.

Courage and strength go hand-in-hand in this fourth book of the Daughters of New York series. The previous titles, A New York Secret, The Lost Girl of Berlin and The Girl From Paris, were all incredible reads and this installment is just as impactful. This book, like the others, has multiple viewpoints, and these increase the intensity of this pivotal book. In fact, characters from the previous books are briefly mentioned, like Vianne Mercer, from book three. Vianne was said to be a family friend. If you are anything like me and like the continuity that comes from reading series, then this will make your heart sing.

To say those days of World War II were dark days would be a gross understatement. While at the time America was not as affected as Paris was with the invasion getting closer and closer, it was important to see how Martha chose to leave relative safety to try and save Charlotte. Considering also that this book had a dual timeline brought this book even more meaning. Then factor in the sensitive, beautiful way that Ella Carey has with words and her storytelling, and The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue becomes a book that will be with me for a long time to come.

I would like to also mention something that Ms. Carey does in this book. She provides two epilogues. In fact, when reading, this caught me by surprise. By so doing, the reader is kept in mind the important roles Martha and Charlotte played, as well as how heartbreaking their experiences were. However, strength, hope and courage shone through time and again in this stunning read.

I want you to read this book so much that I will mention in this review that this title, as well as the previous three books in this series, is available on Kindle Unlimited! Yes, if you have a KU subscription, you can get this entire series at no additional cost. So, start with book one, and read each title. You will not be disappointed. I love the fact that there are two more books upcoming in this series.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

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Martha and Charlotte are sisters who lost their mother at a very young age. Raised by their father, a heart-broken man who only half lives since the loss of his beloved wife Chole, with help from the mother's closest friend Anita, a Jewish Paris art gallery owner.
Charlotte is living in Paris when she telegrams Martha that their beloved Anita has passed. With the Nazis rising to power their father fears for Charlotte in Paris, running a jewish owned art gallery and he sends Martha to convince her to return home to New York. Martha ends up bringing Anita's elderly jewish parents to safety but Charlotte remains to protect her friends estate and artworks from Hitler's greed.
Charlotte is determined to protect the people and the property of those she loves and joins the resistance, carrying messages, hiding precious works of art, helping the artists themselves escape occupied France. Mean while in New York Martha does her best to help a Jewish female professor immigrate to America from Austria, she is a friend of Anita's mother.
I loved this story.l There is much more to it than what I have written here. It is well written, the characters are so real I feel as if I know them. Their story is one of agonizing heartbreak, but also one of hope. You better have tissues at the ready, I cried like a baby at the end!
Wonderful! 5+ stars, I recommend this for everyone! You will love Martha and Charlotte, they stole my heart!
Thank you to Bookouture and Net Galley for the free ARC, I am leaving my honest review in return. `

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The Lost Sister of 5th Avenue is the fourth of a projected six books in the Daughters of New York series.

Twins share a special bond and I can only imagine the pain and anxiety endured when one doesn’t know if the other is still alive. As the threat of WW2 approaches, Charlotte decides to stay in Paris and is now feared missing. Her twin, Martha, attempts to rally the courage to travel to France to find her. Martha and Charlotte discover that there’s more than an ocean separating them; their ideologies and ambitions are as far apart as their living situations. Author Carey uses this dichotomy to explore the challenges of wartime.

I loved the opportunity to look back in time and see what the generations before us went through and how they emerged from the traumatic world events even more determined to honour their past and live their lives to the fullest. We’ve seen this recently with the pandemic; people are eager to put the fear and uncertainty behind them and start to enjoy the things they previously enjoyed. Equally enjoyable was the author’s ability to place me in the setting and allow me to feel the tension as the grip of Germany tightened on France.

The character growth is phenomenal. Carey has taken two ordinary people and allowed us to peek into their lives, seeing how one small decision had such a big impact on the sibling unit. Watching the twins emerge with a greater sense of courage, independence and happiness after enduring the challenges of war was one of the best parts for me, as was recognizing characters from previous novels in this series. Martha and Charlotte may have been separated by war, but were united in their courage.

I was gifted this advance copy by Ella Carey, Bookouture and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

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This book was sent to me by Netgalley for review…this is a cannot put down book by a talented and gifted author…the characters are intriguing…the plot is about a time in history that is worth taking the time to read and study. I did not like the different time periods that went back and forth too often…just too confusing…I had to stop to remember in which year the story was taking place…the two sisters had a story all their own…well researched…

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I do not have a sister, but I could live vicariously through this novel which opened a window for me into the relationships between sisters and the strong love and ties they can have. I love that this novel started in pre-WWII, that was a little different then most books out there. It had good characterization and a fast moving story that allowed one to see how the horrors of WWII in Germany started. Highly recommended.

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The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue | Ella Carey
Genre: Historical Fiction, War, Romance
Publisher: Bookouture
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

If you loved The Nightingale and The Things We Cannot Say, The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue would be perfect for you.

The fourth instalment of Ella Carey’s “The Daughters of New York” series, this book is not JUST another beautifully written piece from the women’s view and involvement of the wartime efforts.

I am such a fan of multiple main character point-of-views and also the dual time periods, much to some Bookstagrammer’s dismay; this style of writing always gives an extra dimension and depth to the story being told.

Ella, your writing flow and energy throughout The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue, had me feeling like I was travelling through Paris and the South of France, right alongside Charlotte; feeling, seeing and experiencing everything she did.

I was captivated and drawn into this story by the short chapter sequences, and the two totally different characters of Martha and Charlotte.

Not one but TWO epilogues have been written to draw a close to this highly emotive book. This thoughtful and well documented piece made me cry. Me. The girl who never does.

Do yourself a favour and make sure you read right to the final word.

I am so humbled to have been given the opportunity to read and experience one of my favourite genres, where I was transported to a time of great sadness, sacrifice, courage and bravery.

To date, I have never had a book finish, not only the way this one did #bestending #tookmebysurprise, but how I couldn’t even think about starting another one because I was still sitting with the emotions The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue left me with.
#seriousbookhangover

You won’t have to wait too long for the release of this book as it will be available from 7th July, 2022. Make sure it is marked in your calendar. This beauty is not to be missed.

I’m off to binge read the rest of the “The Daughters of New York” series, as I am sure you will once you’ve read this book.

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Ella Carey has delivered another emotionally-charged captivating read with her fourth instalment of the Daughters of New York series. 'The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue' is a story of twin sisters, Martha and Charlotte, who are very different in personality and living on the opposite sides of the ocean, separated by convictions and the heartbreak challenges of World War II.

The Prologue opens with a snapshot of the future in 1943 and the question: is Charlotte still alive? Martha loves sitting in the French Gardens of Central Park (NY) (which remind her of Paris) remembering the beauty of the world “before kindness was replaced by hate”. But today her heart is broken, thinking of two family members she deeply loves: her mother, Chloe, who once lived and died in Paris, and her sister, Charlotte, now missing. After reading and re-reading a letter she receives, she fears the worst. Under Hitler’s latest decree, terrible things are happening and fast. Martha does not know if her sister Charlotte has been in the Resistance and, if so, has something gone terribly wrong? This novel explores the pain of heartbreak, of waiting, not knowing what has happened to a loved one and the sadness and hopelessness of being defenceless against a brute ruling force.

The first chapter takes us back to five years earlier (1938) when word of a death arrives at their door: that of the beloved Jewish woman, Anita, best friend of her mother and a woman that was like a second mother to the girls. Charlotte decides to take over the running of Anita’s gallery in France and to protect her artwork but with danger of war on the horizon, Martha and her father want Charlotte to come home. Martha embarks on a journey to France to bring her sister back to safety. But will she come? What follows is a battle of the wills and hearts with more surprises in the mix to keep our emotions on a constant move.

This expertly written novel is filled with secrets, love, danger and determined hearts. It is a passionately written story told from three viewpoints: Martha, Charlotte and Chloe so we get an excellent picture of the events from various angles and at various time points. The collected effect of these three women telling their stories is powerful and leaves you on the edge of your seat, page after page. You are immediately pulled into the tangled plot. And so easily into the characters’ lives that you care what happens to each of them: to the point you feel worried when they find themselves in danger. Charlotte’s courage and steadfastness is the breath of this novel as she fights against a power that threatens to steal freedom and hope from so many people. Martha, finds her feet and independence, too, and we see her grow over the course of her conflicts. New adventures await her when she has courage to step out and grasp happiness for herself.

Ella gives us an extra treat by allowing us to get re-acquainted with a few characters from the previous books in the series. Their appearances tie the novels wonderfully together in fulfilling and unexpected ways.

I would not hesitate to recommend 'The Lost Sister of Fifth Avenue' (and all the previous novels in this series) for historical fiction lovers. I truly enjoyed this beautiful, transforming story. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Many thanks to Bookouture and Netgalley for a review copy.

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