The Ghosts of Paris (A Billie Walker Novel)

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One room in particular above the former refectory, simply called the Pink Room, was allegedly so haunted by both processions of ghostly monks an unnamed demonic presence that the owners soon refused to set foot in the room. But wait, there’s more. Remember Marie Antoinette. and her famous line, “Let them eat cake?” (though she never really said that). Well, you’ll actually go into her prison cell at the Conciergerie. Overall, this was not as exciting as the first in the series, but it does deal with some very real issues of the time (such as homophobia) and I learned more about the underground queer community in Sydney, London, and France at this time. Billie Walker [is] a tough-talking, glamorous feminist who’s as adept with a pistol as she is on the dance floor, haunted by a tragic past, and unafraid to take on the darkest of foes.” —Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Palace Best Designed Non-Fiction Book Award, for The Fictional Woman designed by Tara Moss and Matt Stanton

Is It Right:• If you are a fan of horror stories and dark mysteries, you will enjoy partaking in the guided tour. Either way, she had an ulterior motive for taking this less-than-appealing lover. This brave woman sweet-talked secrets out of him to pass to her husband, who was a member of the Resistance. I can only imagine her terror that she might one day be discovered. The majority of these ghost stations were closed when France entered World War II in September 1939, and some have been closed ever since. Others have been reused or disappeared completely as the network evolved. Two stations were constructed but never actually used, and today still lie inaccessible to the public. Three others were designed but were never serviced by a Métro line. Patat, Jean-Christophe. "Le Metro Secret de Paris: Haxo"[Paris' Secret Metro: Haxo] (in French) . Retrieved March 29, 2010.Billie Walker is the type of heroine I’d love to befriend: resourceful, clever, adventurous, and a true fashionista.” —Ellen Keith, nationally bestselling author of The Dutch Wife

Moss is a self-touted Feminist, and this novel reinforces that. Referring to a “God” as a “goddess” (for example Moss will say “good goddess” instead of “good God”) and having Billie insist on being called “Ms” instead of “Miss” are just a few. Granted, the novel takes place in 1947 so although some things have changed (not enough, unfortunately), I both laughed and cheered when Billie took charge, leaving her male companions baffled and flustered. The romance of Paris, the adrenaline rush of a deadly chase, a soul-shattering secret, and a resilient heroine make for a gripping read’ – Booklist The romance of Paris, the adrenaline rush of a deadly chase, a soul-shattering secret, and a resilient heroine make for a gripping read.” —BooklistWhere I struggled with this one was the pacing. The beginning was a slow start, and while I recognize that it was laying important groundwork for the mystery to come, I felt it could have been tightened up. Additionally, the ending was anticlimactic and a bit confusing. When the reader finally learns the mystery of Richard Montgomery, it was not as exciting as earlier moments. There were also some storylines that I had hoped would develop further (such as Shyla’s); I wanted more from her perspective. I imagine she’ll feature prominently in the next book. Edna Ryan Award - ‘Grand Stirrer Award’ for making a feminist difference by speaking out for women and children, for a significant contribution to feminist debate and inciting others to challenge the status quo

Oh, and a fun fact: as you walk around, you might spot some names you recognize from street signs in the city. Wander through the city at night on the Dark Myths & Legends Walking Tour, exploring spots like Ile de la Cite and Ile Saint-Louis, while your local guide spills the beans on Paris’s murkier moments.But, never fear, not all shadows are enemies… And, earlier this month Tara Moss announced a two-book deal for two more Billie Walker novels! Ready for a spin on the classic Louvre tour? Murder Mystery at the Louvre takes you on a trip into the museum’s shadowy side. Trust me, this isn’t your average art museum stroll. We’re talking secrets, rituals, and tales so wild they might make you see those timeless masterpieces in a whole new light. Monday, March 6, was supposed to be a great day for Adrien Labi. The British businessman was in Paris to finalize a major real estate deal with Kering. The French luxury giant headed by François-Henri Pinault had agreed to pay the astronomical sum of one billion euros to buy two buildings located on Avenue Montaigne in Paris’ 8 th arrondissement, where property prices are among the highest in the capital. A lucrative deal for Labi, who more than doubled his initial wager when he bought the buildings eight years ago. Mrs Richard Montgomery, too, wants her wealthy husband located, but her case is a little different. Vera Montgomery has not heard from her husband for two years, when the ad man was working for the Bureau of Information in Paris. Billie has been recommended by a satisfied former client, and Mrs Armstrong is insisting she fly to London on the next available flight. Traveling to Paris will also be required, and her capable assistant, Sam Baker will need to come along.

What You'll Do:• Skip long lines to enter the Paris Catacombs and explore the realm of death that long remained secret. Three other stations had been planned, outside the neighbourhood of La Défense and the Orly Airport, but have never been served by any lines. Two are situated under the business district, and another under the southern part of the Orly Airport. These stations consist only of a concrete box, void of any further development. [4] Originally one of the largest Cistercian monasteries in the world, Mortemer has a semi-creepy origin story. The monks who built the abbey had to first dry and reclaim the marshy lands on which they planned to place the foundations, in a likely putrid spot referred to as the “dead pond” ( morte mar)– giving the Abbey its name.A thrilling tale of courage and secrets set in postwar London and Paris, in which a search for a missing husband puts investigator and former war reporter Billie Walker on a collision course with an underground network of Nazi criminals In a review of John Merriman’s 2014 book “Massacre: The life and death of the Paris Commune”, The Economist credited the author with focusing “attention on the enormity of the moral outrage perpetrated by a modern state and a supposedly civilised society against its own citizens.” The British weekly added: “In Mr Merriman’s retelling, the Paris Commune is a reminder that the worst villainies are possible once you have dehumanised your opponent.” Ever been fascinated by the stories of the French Revolution? Then step right up, this tour is tailor-made for you. Later, after the French government made Tevennec a two-man lighthouse, they began recruiting married couples to tend it– but received few applications. The couples that did move in are said to have suffered untimely and tragic deaths, including a family with three children and a cow.