I recently finished The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray and I hated turning that last page and knowing that the story was over. It was just that good. Based on the true story of Chateau Lafayette, the novel brilliantly skips through time, spanning the French Revolution, World War I and World War II. The Women of Lafayette dives into the stories of three heroines from three generations. Each of them are courageous, lovable, flawed and inspiring. Once again, Stephanie Dray teaches us about little-known women that were overlooked by history. If you enjoy historical fiction with a dose of drama, bit of suspense and pinch of romance, don’t pass this one by.
An epic saga from New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray based on the true story of an extraordinary castle in the heart of France and the remarkable women bound by its legacy.
Most castles are protected by men. This one by women.
A founding mother…
1774. Gently-bred noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband, the Marquis de Lafayette’s political partner in the fight for American independence. But when their idealism sparks revolution in France and the guillotine threatens everything she holds dear, Adrienne must renounce the complicated man she loves, or risk her life for a legacy that will inspire generations to come.
A daring visionary…
1914. Glittering New York socialite Beatrice Chanler is a force of nature, daunted by nothing—not her humble beginnings, her crumbling marriage, or the outbreak of war. But after witnessing the devastation in France firsthand, Beatrice takes on the challenge of a lifetime: convincing America to fight for what’s right.
A reluctant resistor…
1940. French school-teacher and aspiring artist Marthe Simone has an orphan’s self-reliance and wants nothing to do with war. But as the realities of Nazi occupation transform her life in the isolated castle where she came of age, she makes a discovery that calls into question who she is, and more importantly, who she is willing to become.
Intricately woven and powerfully told, The Women of Chateau Lafayette is a sweeping novel about duty and hope, love and courage, and the strength we take from those who came before us.
One of my all time favorite reads ever is also by Stephanie Dray – America’s First Daughter. You can read more about that one here:
Things are pretty busy here with the start back to school. I have a tall stack on my bedside. What’s on yours?
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Yay! I’m going to add this one to my list. I loved America’s First Daughter and My Dear Hamilton.
Me too!