Three Lives of Alix St Pierre
Three Lives of Alix St Pierre
*** Coming out September 28th 2022 - order your copy now ***
Review by Anne Day
Alison Lester is one of the fastest growing Australian authors. She is published all over the world. This book is THE Historical Fiction book for Christmas 2022.
1943
After spearheading several successful campaigns Alix St Pierre comes to the attention of the US government and finds herself recruited into an intelligence organisation. Enlisted as a spy, Alix is sent to Europe where she must try and get close to a man who might be able to help the Allied forces – but there is also a chance he might be a double agent
1946
After the war, Alix moves to Paris where she is significant, in fact essential, in helping House of Christian Dior launch its first major event. But Then a figure from her past reappears and threatens to destroy her whole future. How can Alix bring him to justice?
This immersive book takes one from war torn Switzerland to Dior and the golden age of French Fashion. There is also a moving love story included.
Other Reviews
This completely enthralling story takes readers from the dangerous, intrigue-filled rooms in Switzerland where elites of both sides mingled and schemed during the war, to the glamorous halls of the House of Dior in the golden age of French fashion and journalism. Publishers Review
'Luxuriant and opulent, just like Dior's glorious gowns. A sweeping story of love, betrayal and the search for redemption, and one woman's struggle to remain true to herself and find her place in the world. An engrossing and beautiful read' TANIA BLANCHARD
'Natasha Lester weaves an intricate plot of espionage and revenge around fascinating true facts about the war and its aftermath. A thrilling read' RUTH DRUART 'Sparkling and complex, like vintage Champagne. Natasha Lester gives us a brilliant, fascinating and multi-layered heroine . . . Lester's masterful storytelling held me enthralled from the first page!' CHRISTINE WELLS
'Natasha Lester has done it again with this sumptuously written page-turner! Alix St Pierre is everything that makes an admirable heroine - independent, plucky, and clever . . . A captivating novel that readers will absolutely adore' MADELINE MARTIN
'Natasha Lester braids espionage, fashion, and a broken-but-unbowed heroine together into one fascinating tale' KATE QUINN 'Natasha Lester has expertly woven a brilliant heroine who is as brave in the fashion world as she is spying on the enemy. From page one, I was completely captivated. Unputdownable!' ELIZA KNIGHT 'Stunning. Unforgettable. Page-turning. A must-read for historical fiction lovers' CHANEL CLEETON