A review by lazygal
The Paris Model by Alexandra Joel

3.0

Apparently this is based on the real life adventures of Grace Woods - it's unclear exactly how much is her life and how much has been embroidered on, but her life is certainly exciting. Raised in Australia on a ranch, able to shoot and fix equipment as well as speak French and be the perfect hostess, Grace is falling into a traditional life; one terrible day she leaves her husband and discovers her mother's darkest secret, so she flees to France and becomes a model for Christian Dior. There are great cameos, including Jackie Beauvoir and the Duchess of Windsor. There's excitement (spying), love, reconciliation, and lots of post-war Paris. All in all, fun historical fiction.

eARC provided by publisher.