{"product_id":"the-paris-secret-a-novel-isbn-9780062743350","title":"The Paris Secret: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this glittering tale of forgotten treasures and long-held secrets, international bestseller Karen Swan explores one woman’s journey to discovering the truth behind an abandoned apartment and a family whose mysteries may be better left undiscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen high-powered fine art agent Flora Sykes is called in to assess \u003cem\u003eobjets d’art\u003c\/em\u003e in a Paris apartment that has been abandoned since WWII, she is skeptical at first—until she discovers that the treasure trove of paintings is myriad…and priceless. The powerful Vermeil family to whom they belong is eager to learn more and asks Flora to trace the history of each painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite a shocking announcement that has left her own family reeling, Flora finds herself thrown into the glamorous world of the Vermeils. But she soon realizes there is more to this project than first appears. As she researches the provenance of their prize Renoir, she uncovers a scandal surrounding the painting—and a secret that goes to the very heart of the family. The fallout will place Flora in the eye of a storm that carries her from London to Vienna to the glittering coast of Provence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eXavier Vermeil, the brusque scion of the family, is determined to separate Flora from his family's affairs in spite of their powerful attraction to one another. Just what are the secrets he is desperately trying to hide? And what price is Flora willing to pay to uncover the devastating truth…?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Paris Secret\u003c\/em\u003e had me from the moment I started reading. Filled with a smart and sympathetic protagonist, a touch of romance, a smidgen of history, plenty of intrigue and suspense galore.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e—Diane Chamberlain, internationally bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Midwife's Confession\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhen fine art agent Flora Sykes is called to assess objets d’art in a Paris apartment that has been abandoned since WWII, she is skeptical—until she discovers the trove of paintings is myriad . . . and priceless. The owners, the powerful Vermeil family, are eager to learn more and ask Flora to trace the history of each painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlora finds herself thrown into the world of the Vermeils, but she realizes there is more to this than first appears. As she researches the provenance of their prize Renoir, she uncovers a scandal surrounding the painting—and a devastating family secret. The fallout will place Flora in the eye of a storm that carries her from London to Vienna to the coast of Provence.\u003c\/p\u003eXavier Vermeil is determined to separate Flora from his family in spite of their powerful attraction. Just what is he trying to hide? And what price is Flora willing to pay to uncover the truth . . . ? | \u003cp\u003ePraise for Bella: “Sheer escapism.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBella\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This glamour-filled read with strike a chord with anyone who’s been betrayed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlamour (UK)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Paris Secret had me from the moment I started reading. Filled with a smart and sympathetic protagonist, a touch of romance, a smidgen of history, plenty of intrigue and suspense galore.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiane Chamberlain, internationally bestselling author of The Midwife's Confession\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Paris Secret: “I loved it. Escaping into a world of art, beauty and heartbreaking history, I was caught on page one and didn’t put it down until I finished it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A stunning journey.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express, S magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Behind the locked door are shocking secrets, an unlikely romance, and nail-biting intrigue--it’s definitely worth a peek.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A former fashion editor, Swan brings an eye for detail to her descriptive prose. 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