The Women of Chateau Lafayette is the untold and inspiring stories of three women and their lives at Chateau Lafayette.
The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray
Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction (French Revolution, WW1, WW11), France, Women, Biographical
Welcome to #ThrowBackThursday where I highlight an older review or post a current review of a backlist title. Today, I’m sharing a compelling histfic story told from three perspectives and time periods, The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray.
I’m linking up with Davida @ The Chocolate Lady’s Book Review Blog for #ThrowbackThursday.
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My Summary:
A real castle in France, Chateau Lafayette, connects three women: noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette (wife of Gilbert Lafayette); New York socialite and actress Beatrice Astor Chanler; and French school teacher, aspiring artist, and orphan Marthe Simone. After having been the home of the Lafayette’s, the castle became a refuge for orphan children during two world wars.
Chateau Lafayette (Source: Wikipedia)
Chateau Lafayette needs to be considered a character as it connects and holds the entire story together….
Continue here for my full review of The Women of Chateau Lafayette…
QOTD:
Do you love historical fiction set in France?
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I’m off to check our your review, Carol. I have not heard of this book, but it sounds like one I would enjoy.
It’s an interesting read Carla!