AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK* A GMA BUZZ PICK * AN INDIE NEXT PICK* AN AMAZON BEST OF THE MONTH PICK, LITERATURE AND FICTION*A PEOPLE MAGAZINE PICK The  New York Times  bestselling author of  The Last Train to London  revisits the dark early days of the German occupation in France in this haunting novel—a love story and a tale of high-stakes danger and incomparable courage—about a young American heiress who helps artists hunted by the Nazis escape from war-torn Europe. Wealthy, beautiful Naneé was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Naneé uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety. Photographer Edouard Moss has escaped Germany with his young daughter only to be interned in a French labor camp. His life collides with Nanée’s in this sweeping tale of romance and danger set in a world aflame with personal and political passion. Inspired by the real life Chicago heiress Mary Jayne Gold, who worked with American journalist Varian Fry to smuggle artists and intellectuals out of France,  The Postmistress of Paris is the haunting story of an indomitable woman whose strength, bravery, and love is a beacon of hope in a time of terror. "A sweeping tale of perseverance and courage set against the backdrop of Nazi-era Europe, The Postmistress of Paris is the very best kind of historical fiction: a complex and intriguing story that both highlights a little-known moment in the past and resonates powerfully in the present, reminding us that bigotry can only be vanquished when people are willing to take a stand.” - Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train “Excellent. . . . Smartly researched, perfectly paced, with wonderful characters.” - Hilary Gustafson, Literati Bookstore, in the Good Morning America Buzz Pick announcement “Clayton’s characters are compelling, with richly-developed inner lives, and the narrative drives masterfully to its pitch-perfect end.” - Janet Somerville, Toronto Star "Lyrical, thought-provoking prose . . . . This sterling portrait of a complex woman stands head and shoulders above most contemporary WWII fiction.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review) “The work of an unsung heroine rises from the pages of The Postmistress of Paris . Meg Waite Clayton draws a vivid contrast between the beauty of art and the brutality of war, the power of humanity and the human cost of cruelty, greed, and prejudice. With a heart-stopping flight across war-torn Europe, this is a story readers of historical fiction and strong female characters will devour.” - Lisa Wingate, # 1 New York Times Bestselling Author of Before We Were Yours "Fans of Kate Quinn and Kristin Hannah will want to dive right into  The Postmistress of Paris ."  - BookPage "An evocative love story layered with heroism and intrigue — the film ‘Casablanca’ if Rick had an artsy bent … powerful.”  - San Francisco Chronicle “A true gem . . . and a testament to the power of good.”  - Portia Kapraun, Library Journal (starred review) “This gripping historical love story from Clayton brings readers into the courageous lives of those struggling just to stay alive and those risking everything to help.”  - Booklist "Widely esteemed for her previous World War II novels, Meg Waite Clayton triumphantly returns with The Postmistress of Paris , a story of one woman’s heroic quest to help the forgotten in Occupied France. Clayton’s immaculately researched and beautifully written tale of passage and courage and heart is her best work yet." - Pam Jenoff, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Woman With The Blue Star "I loved The Postmistress of Paris , a novel of so many layers - a suspense story, a love story, and a story about the purpose of art. Meg Waite Clayton is a brilliant and deft writer, and I rooted for her strong, witty and brave heroine on her pulse-pounding mission to save Jewish painters, intellectuals, and a motherless child from Vichy France." - Lisa Scottoline, New York Times bestselling author of Eternal “Clayton’s most ambitious undertaking to date may be fiction, but it’s impeccably researched, offering a striking glimpse into what life was like for the predecessors of some of today’s most famous female journalists. A must for World War II buffs and fans of sharp, boundary-busting female characters.” - Kirkus Reviews Meg Waite Clayton is the  New York Times  bestselling author of eight previous novels, including the Good Morning America Buzz Pick and  New York Times Book Review  Editors' Choice  The Postmistress of Paris,   The Last Train to London,  and  The Wednesday Sisters . Her books have been published in twenty-four languages, and have been finalists for the Bellwether