The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

“The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau” by Kristin Harmel
Published by Gallery Books
 
Another wonderful historical fiction from Kristin Harmel.  The other two I’ve read were 5 star reads but this one fell a little short of that for me.  It was still a great story and wonderfully written, but I didn’t like the ending.  I can’t tell you why because I don’t include spoilers in my reviews, but I would have preferred less of a “wrap up”.  I was also really hoping for a “this was based on X’s life” in the author’s note because I really wanted Colette to be a real person.  And maybe she did exist and just stayed anonymous.  That’s what I’m going to tell myself because sometimes we need true Robin Hoods in this world.
 
Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the complimentary copy of this book.  As always, the opinions expressed within this review are completely my own.
 
Finished 6/13/25 – 4/5 stars
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