Welcome to the Season Three premiere of Storytime in Paris! My illustrious guest this week is New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Natasha Lester. Natasha won the TAG Hungerford Award for Fiction for her first novel, What is Left over, After. Her books have been translated into multiple languages and are bestsellers all over the world.

Her latest book, “The Riviera House,” is a beautifully-written work of historical fiction, inspired by a true story. In 1939, Eliane catalogues stolen art for the Nazis at the Jeu de Paume, while secretly smuggling information to the Resistance. In the Present Day, Remy runs to the French Riviera in an effort to forget her loss, but discovers something that begins a mystery unraveling. Yet, no matter which timeline you’re in, Natasha’s writing is so rich and vibrant that you’ll feel yourself fully immersed.

In our conversation, Natasha shares her writing and research process, how to write honestly about deep emotions, why her view of the Mona Lisa has changed forever, and so much more. Then, she treats us to a reading from “The Riviera House.”


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About Us
Since well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection.
 
Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening!