87 New Historical Fiction Books Hitting Shelves This Year

In "The Paris Assignment," Rhys Bowen tells the story of a family torn apart by war and a mother desperate for revenge. Madeleine, a Londoner, falls in love with French journalist Giles while studying in Paris. They marry, have a son, and seem to have their lives figured out. When war comes to Paris, Giles sends his wife and son to England in hopes of securing their safety, but tragedy finds them even there. Madeleine soon returns to France after being recruited for the war effort, hoping to find Giles alive and get revenge on the invaders who she blames for the shattering of her family.

Release date: Aug. 8