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Some women of late 19th century Paris lived their lives in an aura of glamour and opulence, though they retained their pasts (and loss-filled sadness) beneath the surface...
Above: 3 paintings by Giovanni Boldini; upper left is Marthe de Florian in her exquisite pearl necklace. This painting and an apartment sealed since WWII were the inspiration for the tagged HF novel.

#Jewelry
#LuckyInLovr
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

“It‘s easy to recognize the surface of beauty. To see it with your two eyes. But the challenge to the artist is conveying the many layers underneath.”

#Artist
#NewYearNewBooks

This isn‘t a new book for me, but it should be for you! One of my all time favorites ❤️

https://historicalnovelsociety.org/an-abandoned-apartment-in-paris-alyson-richma...

“It‘s easy to recognize the surface of beauty. To see it with your two eyes. But the challenge to the artist is conveying the many layers underneath.”

#MarchMagic
#Bkbasedonpainting

If you haven‘t read this one you are missing out!!

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/untouched-1940s-paris-apartment-inspir...

Love, Love, Love this book! I‘ve used this pic several times🌹❤️ if you haven‘t read it you are missing out!!

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/untouched-1940s-paris-apartment-inspir... this is an article that was the inspiration for the book

“One needn‘t be born into a beautiful life in order to have one.”

#JanuaryJazz
#NationalHatDay

#alphabetgame #letterU @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

This is one of my all time favorites ❤️❤️❤️ I really want to read it again soon!

#LetterV
#AlphabetGame

Sorry I‘m late! Everyone is tagged!

Scoop this one up today! You won‘t regret it!! It‘s one of my all time favorites ❤️

Some of my favorite Paris novels/HF 🧡

#beginswith #paris @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

If you haven‘t read this it‘s time!! Great price for one of my all time favorite books!! Check out the link below to learn more about the Paris apartment abandoned for over 70 years! LOVe, LOVE, this book!

https://beautifulbuildings.wordpress.com/2014/09/13/time-capsule-apartment-in-pa...

#LitsyLove

#thinkpositivebepositive

Thank you Misty for this gorgeous card your daughter created- now I must read this book from my #TBR shelves!

#woman #curiouscovers @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

I confess I am obsessed with this book and I plan to read it again - the mesmerizing story of Parisian Marthe de Florian‘s amazing life in the early 20th century 🥰

Love, Love, Love this book! I‘ve used this pic several times🌹❤️

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/untouched-1940s-paris-apartment-inspir... this is an article that was the inspiration for the book!

“It‘s easy to recognize the surface of beauty. To see it with your two eyes. But the challenge to the artist is conveying the many layers underneath.”

#Paris
#LitsySpringBreak

My favorite book set in #Paris ❤️❤️

#litsyspringbreak @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs

“Perspective is a tool used far too infrequently. If people had the courage to alternate their lens every now and then, the world would be a far more beautiful place.”

I was so happy to #discover this author! This is one of my favorite books of all times!! ❤️❤️❤️

#InspiredNewYear

#3books #thatwererecommendedtome #thativerecommendedtoothers @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

I love Richman's work. She takes a real event, researches it, and then builds a beautiful story around it. This highlights a real apartment found in Paris in 2010 that had not been opened for 70 years. The people are real, there is just little known about them and Richman wove together a lovely novel giving a possibility.
#ReadingEurope2020 #france @BarbaraBB @Librarybelle
#bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
#LitsyAtoZ2020

#AlysonRichman
#AugustAuthors

Love her!!! ❤️❤️❤️

I‘ve never read Alyson Richman before. This book has a great cover. #AugustAuthors

Thanks to:

#AUGUST AUTHORS
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
@OriginalCyn620

Today‘s Prompt: ALYSON RICHMAN

I have only read this book by Ms. Richman, and really enjoyed it.

How many books by Alyson Richman have you read?

FULL REVIEW: https://tinyurl.com/y4w979pq

#alysonrichman #augustauthors @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

These are the Richman books I‘ve read, but there are many more!

#AugustAuthors Day 13: Is #AlysonRichman the author I didn‘t know I needed? Where should I begin, if ever?

Some women of late 19th century Paris lived their lives in an aura of #glamour and opulence, though they retained their pasts (and loss-filled sadness) beneath the surface...
#beautifulwords
@OriginalCyn620 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Creating my very own library sounded like such a fun project... until I realized how many books I need to unpack 😅 #bookhaul #library #homelibrary #happyplace

I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes historical fiction with a touch of romance. Loosely based on a true story and set in Paris it's a perfect escape from every day life.

My boss says it‘s time for a nap 😴 What can I do?! She‘s the boss!!! @AmyG I‘m reading your lovely letter!! Congratulations to Allison 🎊🎉🎊🎉 Do you have The Velvet Hours?? 🤔

#LitsyLove
#Catsoflitsy
#Fiona

Started listening to this book today and I'm hooked!

Day 5 #7days7books that left an indelible impression

The setting is Paris late 19th century to mid 20th century: the story of Marthe de Florian. She shines in this portrait by Giovanni Boldini; the detail is exquisite. I love the hands.
If you haven‘t done this and want to play, please join in!

This is a recycled picture but I love it 🌹🌹

#7days7books that changed my life...

Day 1 This book introduced me to historical fiction! It‘s a book I always recommend!! ❤️

thank you @jenniferw88 I‘ll tag @catiewithac want to play?

One of my favorite pictures of one of my favorite books #basedonatruestory ❤️

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/untouched-1940s-paris-apartment-inspir...

#AuldLangReads

One of my all time favorites ❤️❤️❤️ and the story behind it!

One of my top 5 all time favorites!!! ❤️📚❤️
#settingineurope
#DearDecember

#settingineurope

#deardecember

I own and love quite a few books set in Paris, but this is my favorite one ❤️💗💝💗❤️

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks who introduced me to this author & this book 🥰😍

#7days#covers

#Covercrush

#Day 3

I tag @Jee_HookedOnBookz ❤️❤️❤️

#7days#7covers
#covercrush
Day 2

I tag @Birdsong28 💗💗

Received the next/last book for #LMPBC today! However, I just started The Indigo Girl, so I won‘t be starting this one anytime soon.

I don‘t think I‘m behind, I think everyone else is just ahead 😂😂

#LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast

@Laughterhp The Velvet Hours is on its way to you tomorrow morning. Enjoy!

Read for #LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast

I‘m purposely being vague about this book because I want the other members of this group to be surprised when they read it. I would give this WWII novel 3.5 stars. I really like how it was told from two perspectives: a grandmother and her granddaughter.

Yay! Look what came in the mail today.

#LMPBC Round 5 - #GroupJ
@suvata @Laughterhp @wife @litenthusiast

Coming up in May ...
#suvataPicks #MayTBR

Just finished this book for #LMPBC. I don't want to go into my thoughts too much because I want the rest of my group to have a chance to read it. However, I did enjoy this historical fiction novel and am fascinated by the story that inspired it. #GroupJ @Wife @Laughterhp
@suvata I'm putting this in the mail to you tomorrow!

Starting this one tonight. I'm really looking forward to it. #LMPBC #GroupJ

As we continue to pray for Paris and the devastating loss of Norte Dame I came across this list of books set in Paris on Alyson Richman‘s Facebook page ❤️❤️ One of my favorite books...

https://www.kirkusreviews.com/features/thoughts-april-paris/

📚The Velvet Hours
🗺 Paris late 19th century
🐎 traveling by horse drawn carriage, poop and mud in the road
💕 @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @CoffeeAndABook @whatshesreadingnow @AmyG @Dragon @JoScho @Eggbeater @TrishB

#whatwouldyoudo @DannyHattan

Thank you @Wife . Received the #LMPBC #GroupJ book today. Looking forward to reading it. @suvata @Laughterhp

1) ok I can‘t just choose one! The Velvet Hours, The Lost Wife, The Nightingale, and Tell The Wolves I‘m Home! Sorry 😐
2) YES!! Every day!!
3) 65 F
4) I can‘t think of anything!
5) @wordslinger42 @fandom_hellspawn99 @curiouserandcurioser

#friYayintro

#LMPBC #GroupJ Just finished and am not going to review other than to give 3/5⭐️s so that I don‘t spoil it for the rest of the group. I‘m happy to have another read accomplished for my #StackAttack2019. This will be in the mail in the next couple days.

#gigibookbox @GondorGirl
I'd want to be in late 19th century Paris, ala Alyson Richman's The Velvet Hours! Life was art, music, literature and architecture that still survives today.
Thank you for this lovely opportunity ❣️

This portrait of Marthe de Florian was made in 1898 by Giovanni Boldini in Paris. The Velvet Hours is historical fiction based on Florian's life in La Belle Époque (pre WWI). Narrative alternates between then and WWII, when Marthe's granddaughter begins to visit her.

Currently reading!! @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks