The Riviera House

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Lush, engrossing and deeply moving, this is the story of the brave women who worked against the Nazis.

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Paris, 1939: While working at the Louvre, Eliane Dufort falls for talented painter Xavier. But when the Nazis occupy the city, Xavier leaves for England and Eliane must send her sisters to the country. Broken-hearted, she finds herself working with the mysterious Rose Valland on a dangerous secret mission for the French Resistance: to record all the priceless national treasures the Germans are stealing.



Present Day: Desperate to escape her grief, Remy Lang arrives at a stunning private estate on the French Riviera. While working on her vintage fashion business, she discovers a catalogue of artworks stolen during World War II and is shocked to see a painting that hung on her childhood bedroom wall in Sydney. Who is her family, really? And does the Riviera house hold more secrets than Remy is ready to face?

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“In her captivating exploration of the Nazis’ ruthless plunder of artwork during World War II and the daring, brilliant women who helped save priceless masterpieces, Natasha Lester has opened a door to the past that readers will not soon forget.”


—Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Mrs. Christie

“Beautifully written and intimately researched … fans of historical fiction and dual timeline novels will be mesmerised as connections are slowly revealed, building toward a heart wrenching finale. Magnifique.”
—Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young & Brave

“The novel kept me up at night, turning the pages faster and faster, in order to be with its heroine Remy as she solved the mystery of an enigmatic painting and learned what happened to the Résistants who risked their lives to help others.”

— Janet Skeslien Charles

NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of The Paris Library

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THE RIVIERA HOUSE is available now in the UK in paperback and ebook. You can purchase a copy at Tesco, or click the button below for more retailers.

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What People Are Saying

 

“A poignant and gripping story of love, sacrifice, and the power of art … The Riviera House is another stunning, spellbinding novel … Her best yet!”

— Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of Next Year in Havana

“Suspense, intrigue and self-sacrifice are at the heart of this fascinating story about artwork stolen by the Nazis, based on real people and true events.”

— Ruth Druart, author of While Paris Slept

“Gripping from the first page ... I couldn’t put it down. I loved the sumptuous French settings, the gorgeous art … and the fascinating true story.”

— TANIA BLANCHARD, bestselling author of The Girl from Munich

 

“Powerful and moving, with important things to say about the value of art to humanity, The Riviera House is a gorgeous novel, journey and destination.”

— Stephanie Dray, New York Times bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette

“The Riviera House is a love letter to art in all its forms. With beautiful prose and immeasurable heart, Natasha Lester shows we must dare to love, in spite of fear, no matter the cost.”

— Erika Robuck, national bestselling author of The Invisible Woman

“A vivid, nuanced and deeply moving depiction of women’s courage in the face of unimaginable danger, sacrifice and loss. A superlative work of historical fiction—Natasha Lester’s finest yet!”

— Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance