The Race for Paris: A Novel

Set against the dramatic backdrop of World War II, The Race for Paris by Meg Waite Clayton is a gripping story of courage, ambition, friendship, and love during the liberation of Paris in 1944.

Journalist Jane and Associated Press photographer Liv risk everything to report from the front lines in occupied France, despite military restrictions placed on female war correspondents. Determined to be the first photographer to capture Paris freed from Nazi control, Liv makes the dangerous decision to go AWOL. Joined by Jane and aided by British military photographer Fletcher, the trio races across war-torn France toward history in the making. Along the way, they face danger, heartbreak, and life-changing emotional connections.

Inspired by real female war correspondents such as Margaret Bourke-White, Lee Miller, and Martha Gellhorn, this richly researched novel blends historical detail with unforgettable storytelling. Perfect for readers who enjoy wartime fiction, strong female characters, and emotionally powerful historical novels.

Hardcover, Very Good