Book Beginnings on Friday and Book Blogger Hop
Ah, it's true—while the first line of a book may not always reveal its greatness, a captivating opening has the power to draw you in and leave you eagerly craving more. That’s why I’m absolutely smitten with the idea behind Book Beginnings on Friday, hosted by Rose City Reader, and First Line Friday, hosted by Reading in My Superpower. So, without further ado, let’s dive in—
“What would a French glamour girl wear to stash weapons in the dead of winter besides a haute couture gown?”
Today's selection comes from The French Kitchen by Kristy Cambron, and here is a summary from the publisher:
As Paris rebuilds in the aftermath of World War II, Kat Fontaine never expected the skills she learned in a French chateau kitchen to be the key that unlocks the secrets swirling in her new post-war life.
Paris, 1952--Still haunted by the years she spent serving in the American Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during WWII, ex-pat Kat Fontaine, now living in Paris, finds a simple cookery class led by indomitable chef Julia Child unearths the tangle of gut-wrenching memories of war. Determined to find her brother who went missing during the war and is presumed dead, Kat questions everything, especially her high-ranking society husband whose past is as murky as her own. But when the puzzle pieces start to come together--and her carefully crafted Paris world begins to fall apart--Kat must confront her own secrets against the mounting suspicions of the husband she thought she knew . . .
Rue, 1943--Deep in the heart of Nazi-controlled northern France, Manon Altier shifts between working for the enemy by day--as a French chef at the famous Chateau du Broutel, where names like Himmler, Rommel, and Goebbels frequent the guest list--and running with underground networks against the Vichy regime at night. Working undercover to filter critical information to agents within the burgeoning OSS presence in France, Manon digs deep into the glitz and glamour of a Nazi stronghold that has her teetering on the edge of being discovered at any turn. But when an intriguing stranger appears at the chateau claiming to work with the French Resistance, Manon must lean on her instincts to judge whether to run and hide or stand firm--even as a terrifying discovery tests her resolve to continue the fight.
I’m really enjoying this eBook (ARC) so far! It’s a delightful and exciting read, and I can’t wait to share more about it. A full summary will be coming soon!
I’m also joining in on the Book Blogger Hop, and I’m truly amazed by the staying power of this wonderful blog hop. I can’t help but reminisce about when I first started blogging all those years ago—this hop has stood the test of time, and I absolutely love being a part of it again! Today’s prompt is:
Do you prefer to read series one book after another, or can you read other books in between?
Ah, the age-old question! Honestly, it really depends. If I’m completely captivated by a series, I love diving right into the next book, one after another—unless, of course, not all the books are available or easily accessible to me. In that case, I’ll happily wait until I can get my hands on all of them. I know, a bit odd, right? :) On the other hand, if I was not sure about the first book, I might take a break to decide whether I’m ready to invest my time in the rest of the books in the series.
What about you?
