Francine Thomas Howard

Paris Noire Francine Thomas Howard

Paris Noire, the title of which refers to the immigrants of color who flocked to France in the 20s and 30s, is a wonderful tale that is sure to appeal to most readers, especially romance and historical fiction lovers, according to Library Journal . Among the diaspora is Marie-Therese Brillard from Martinique, and her children Colette and Christophe. They settled in Montmartre, a vibrant neighborhood teeming with musicians, writers, and artists, and began the arduous task of building a new life in a new land. The rigors of World War II only added to the adversity beneath which Marie-Therese struggled. Its culmination should offer her