Paris to Die For
"In this fun spy romp, none other than Jacqueline Lee Bouvier is graduating from college in 1951. [S]he is thrilled when [the] deputy director of the newly established CIA offers her a special assignment in Paris. Having studied at the Sorbonne, Jackie is confident and intrigued, but when a simple defection devolves into multiple murders, she calls for backup. This highly enjoyable first [novel] offers plenty of cameo appearances by luminaries of the post-WWII social and political scenes including the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Christian Dior, and Marlene Dietrich."—Booklist"Great fun!  Makes you want to buy big sunglasses and fly to Paris."—Rita Mae Brown,New York Timesbestselling author of the Mrs. Murphy mysteries"Part mystery, part chick lit,Paris to Die Foris all fun. It manages to bring together a satisfying mystery and Cold War espionage with a lighthearted romance and gushing tour of Paris. It's full of name-dropping, with cameos from Wallis Simpson to Ian Fleming to the then-unknown Audrey Hepburn, and peppered with delightful bits of pop culture. I'm already anticipating the next book in the series."—Historical  Novels Review"JFK loved Ian Fleming's creation of James Bond so this intriguing novel may not be as far-fetched as you think."—Kitty Kelley,New York Timesbestselling author ofJackie Oh!"A bold book that makes you rethink one of our most beloved 20th century American icons."—Mark Medoff, Tony Award-winning playwright ofChildren of a Lesser God"In her last year as an editor, Jacqueline Onassis was actually working on an espionage story that intersected with her own life at key points.  I can imagine her paging through PARIS TO DIE FOR with a wicked smile."—William Kuhn, author ofReading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books"Paris to Die Foris a frothy romp through the City of Light with a determined young Jackie Bouvier. It goes down with a tickle, like a fine champagne."—Rebecca Cantrell, award-winning author ofA Game of Lies"Having known the real Jackie, I can say that she loved adventure--and had a fantastic sense of curiosity--and our imagined heroine here is likewise enterprising, brave, and fun to follow."—Glenn Plaskin, interviewer and author ofKatie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family"Jackie.  Oh!  Like never before.  If you like suspense, romance, Paris, and Dior you'll love this book."—Laurie Graff, author ofYou Have to Kiss a Lot of FrogsandThe Shiksa Syndrome"Interesting and insightful...explores the early adventures of our thirty-fifth first lady as Jackie struggles to find herself pre-John F. Kennedy. Leaving behind the privileged life of her wealthy parents to serve her country in clandestine, death-defying adventures, Jackie never has a dull moment inParis to Die For."—Diane Dimond, journalist, author, and columnist"A ravishing romp through post-war Paris with our most elegant of icons. C'est un livre extraordinaire!"—Shari Shattuck, author of the Callaway Wilde mysteries