Praise for Huguette
An Amazon Top 10 Best Books of the Month Pick
A Historical Novels Review Editors’ Choice
A BookTrib Editors’ Pick
“Cara Black’s Huguette is a propulsive dive into the demi-monde of postwar France, full of moral ambiguity and striking characters.”
—Sasha Vasilyuk, author of Your Presence Is Mandatory
“A fast-paced, gritty thriller . . . A wonderful novel about a natural survivor whose actions often fall outside the law, but who is so likeable that you cannot help but root for her . . . Highly recommended.”
—Historical Novels Review
“Black is a consummate storyteller, and this fast-paced, enthralling novel features many of the elements her readers have come to expect: expertly drawn characters, a twisty plot, and richly detailed settings (here, a side of Paris seldom seen by tourists).”
—Library Journal, Starred Review
“Huguette’s journey is extraordinary, and her courage and resourcefulness make for an engaging read. Black’s fans may clamor for more of this extraordinary character.”
—Booklist
“Vivid . . . [Black] renders the textures and social mores of postwar Paris with aplomb. Historical mystery fans will root for Huguette all the way to the novel’s bittersweet end.”
—Publishers Weekly
“No one creates humanistic historical crime & mystery tales quite like Cara Black.”
—Bookreporter
Praise for Cara Black
“Heart-racing . . . Chances that you’ll be able to put Black’s thriller down once you’ve picked it up? Slim to none.”
—The Washington Post
“Beyond Black’s encyclopedic knowledge of Paris, her deft interweaving of WWII history and spycraft with a relatable female protagonist puts Three Hours in Paris on par with other top thrillers about botched missions followed by harrowing escapes.”
—Los Angeles Times
“Black . . . excels at setting vivid scenes, creating lively characters and maintaining pulse-elevating suspense.”
—The Wall Street Journal
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