Mistress of the Ritz by Melanie Benjamin - Bookin' It With Jen

"A captivating novel based on the story of the extraordinary real-life American woman who secretly worked for the French Resistance during World War II--while playing hostess to the invading Germans at the iconic Hotel Ritz in Paris--from the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator's Wife and The Swans of Fifth Avenue."

After marrying Claude, Blanche quickly settled into her role as Mistress of the Ritz, dressing in only the most fashionable clothing, befriending the elite and living in a beautiful suite at the swanky Ritz hotel. But now the Nazis have taken over Paris and the Ritz has become their headquarters. Claude and Blanche now spend their days catering to and rubbing elbows with their conquerors, and their nights doing their part for the resistance. Living in such close quarters with the enemy Blanche finds a false sense of security, and grows more reckless as she becomes more restless.

A story of switching perspectives, this one is different in that it stays in a tight timeline, between a married couple instead of strangers. I really enjoyed this book and was delighted to find that Claude and Blanche were real people. Thank you Netgalley and Random House for providing me with an advanced copy of this wonderful book to read and review! All opinions are my own.