The Girl from Paris

In "The Secrets We Left Behind," set against the backdrop of war-torn Paris in 1918, seamstress Vianne Mercier faces unimaginable loss when a German air raid takes her mother and sister. As her controlling brother gives her an ultimatum, she decides to leave everything behind for a new life in New York, where she thrives in the world of fashion and finds love with Giorgio Conti. However, a shocking revelation from her past compels her to return to France, forcing Vianne to confront her family's secrets and the duty that threatens to pull her away from her newfound happiness. This emotional historical novel by Ella Carey explores the heart-wrenching choices people made in the face of adversity.