2.75 stars, rounded up. Way too many coincidences, and I think I pulled a muscle from rolling my eyes so much.I feel like I'm in that group where everyone else loves this book and author, but I just don't. This is my third try with Kristin Harmel, and I'm clearly in the minority here. I always love the descriptions of her books, but I never really get invested in any of the characters or care about how the plot turns out.I really didn't like that she described three of the villainous characters ...

As a huge fan of historical fiction, how had I never read a book by Kristin Harmel before? Unbelievable.*hangs head in shame*I'm so thrilled I finally crawled out from under whatever rock I'd been living under and dove into The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau. Oh my god, Harmel has crafted the ultimate summer escape to Paris, France. I swear, I could hear the Seine River gently flowing and smell the fresh baguettes carried on the breeze from the little bakery just around the corner. Mmmm.Since sh...

A deeply touching novel that blended mystery with historical fiction, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau had me completely captivated from the first word. With flawless character development, two mind-blowing timelines, and a family saga for the ages, I couldn't put this book down and ended up reading it in one single sitting. From scenes that moved me to tears to others that had me thinking long and hard, there was no end to the profound poignancy that this novel delivered in spades. Bravo, Kri...

An outstanding historical fiction novel that kept me on the edge of my seat. It's absolutely full of suspense. Colette, a modern-day Robin Hood, has dedicated her life to stealing jewels from the cruel and unkind, then donating them to worthy causes. Seventy years ago, in 1942, Colette's mother, Annabel, was arrested by the Nazis and sent to her death for stealing jewels from a Nazi officer. Colette was responsible for looking after her sister, but she abandoned her outside their window to go ba...

Beautifully written, well thought out, and deeply moving, The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel will steal your heart and keep you turning the pages! Colette Marceau has been a thief since childhood, following in the footsteps of her mother and grandmother. It's a unique family tradition: taking from the cruel and evil to give to those in need. If you're getting strong Robin Hood vibes, you're not alone!Colette has lived a long life, stealing a massive amount and donating it to wo...

Kristin Harmel, the New York Times bestselling author who “is the best there is at sweeping historical drama” (Kelly Harms, author of The Seven Day Switch), returns with an electrifying new novel about two jewel thieves, a priceless bracelet that disappears in 1940s Paris, and a quest for answers in a decades-old murder. When Germans raid the Marceau home, teenage Colette leaves the bedroom to help her parents, and her four-year-old sister Liliane is kidnapped through an open window, her body f...

Paris, 1934. When Colette turns ten, her mother, Annabel, teaches her how to steal. When Colette questions the act, she hears the story of Robin Hood – taking from the cruel to help the kind. The golden rule: they never keep anything for themselves, except the twin bracelets belonging to her mother’s friend, Helene. Annabel and Helene are part of an underground network. Annabel tries to persuade Helene to leave Paris due to the looming threat of mass deportations of Jews. When Helene and her fa...

I was immediately hooked on the premise of generations of women stealing jewelry from the nefarious to help the needy. When a bracelet resurfaces after being last seen on Colette’s dead little sister decades ago, the mystery of what happened begs to be solved. The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau weaves a fabulous tale of heartbreak and bravery, and just how hard one will fight for those they love. I absolutely loved Colette, who was clever, plucky, and quirky. Kristin Harmel has done it again wit...

This was REALLY good. Seriously.

Perfection!!!!! (No change needed. The original text already works perfectly in English for the target markets.)