Using Katja as the main protagonist was a fabulous move, having a heroine who is naive, but headstrong is great. The author uses her to show the fear that is instilled in people living in Germany at the time who are not fully supportive of this new regime. Having her put herself in the midst of things had me with my heart in my mouth hoping she would come through each incident unscathed. She does suffer loss as many at the time have and it is a stubborn streak and a sense of doing what is right that keeps her progressing forward. This WWII historical fiction centres around Adolf Hitler’s mysteriously missing psychiatric file from the time he was admitted t

Katja is now in Paris where she met Daniel Kennan a man who had a tragic past, but at the same time, she feels very attracted to making her life so different. After Katja and Dr. Viktor arrived in Paris and had settled into their separate rooms at the hotel, Katja ventured out to the Shakespeare and Company bookshop. It was there that Katja met Sylvia Beach, the owner and Daniel Keenan, a journalist originally from Ireland. Both Daniel and Katja were immediately drawn to each other. There was an instant attraction between the two of them but so much more. Daniel harbored a tragic past, though. He was unable to let it go and the only thing that masked it was liquor. That afternoon, Katja was drawn to Daniel in a way that she had never been drawn to anyone else. Daniel impressed Katja with his knowledge of literature and authorships. She didn’t want their time together to end. How silly of her! They had just met. What did she know about him? Later that evening, Katja would see Daniel again. Daniel was the link to a publisher that might be able to help Dr. Viktor and her get the book published. Around every corner, though, there were spies and people who were trying to stop Dr. Viktor and Katja. Their lives were in constant danger. How far would the Nazis go to stop them? Growing up in the United Kingdom, Tessa Harris always had a keen passion for the written word from an early age, something which she took through into adulthood. Always looking for some new material she was never short of ideas for her next novel, as she’s take in inspiration from the world around, giving her characters a sense of believability whatever time-period they had been placed in. This was something that was derived from her down-to-earth nature which can be seen reflected in her work, as it remains relatable to both her and her many scores of readers.The top secret notebook in fact stated Hitler was unfit for office and not able to command an army to war and battle in WWII. Hitler's reputation could be compromised if the top secret notebook was discovered by the wrong side, completely altering the future of war and humankind itself. This incredibly unique historical fiction is based on the extraordinary true story of Hitler’s psychiatrist. This is the third installment in the Dr. Thomas Silkstone franchise, as it continues the exploits of its eponymous investigator during his time in the eighteenth century. First published on the first of January in 2013, this was to be the next adventure in the ongoing saga of the doctor, as he gets his next case to investigate. Following in the same style and tone, it manages to recapture the overall ambiance of the series, giving the readers more of what they want with it.

Dr Viktor ultimately paid a deadly price and the top secret notebook was then first hidden in Katja apartment and later in her hatbox, transported initially to Paris.

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But Katja is being watched. Nazi spies in Paris have discovered her plan. They will stop at nothing to destroy the notebook and silence those who know of the secret hidden inside. . .Readers LOVE The Paris Notebook!

The Paris Notebook was a stressful read for me I was always waiting for the other shoes to drop or for someone to find out what Katja was doing or the notes Dr. Viktor was writing Working within the journalism industry for some time before embarking on her career as a writer of fiction, she honed and refined her craft, articulating her voice. Starting out in a major London publication where she became the women’s editor there, she went on to become a features writer for Best magazine, providing them with much of the material. With other highly reputable publications such as The Guardian under her belt, she has managed to build a name for herself prior to her becoming a novelist, all whilst setting up her unique and idiosyncratic style and overall tone. The notes in his possession declare Hitler unfit for office – a secret that could destroy the Führer’s reputation, and change the course of the war if exposed. . .In 2000 I won a European-wide screenplay writing competition run by the London Screenwriters' Workshop and the resulting screenplay was optioned by a film company. The script was set in 18th century London and my subsequent research led to the invention of Dr Thomas Silkstone, an American anatomist and the world's first forensic scientist. It would be gullible to assume all German citizens supported and believed in their deranged Fuhrer. So many twists and turns and I certainly didn't predict the ending. Five stars from me, I highly recommend this book.' NetGalley reviewer, Katja gets a job with Dr Victor ( a psychiatrist) who divulges to her his secret work on the mental health records of Adolf Hitler. And now that she is an accomplice in this work, it's her duty to reveal the front to the world. While they are secretly working on the scripts, the nazis have made a move and are now after their life - for the secret that can destroy Hitler's reign must not be exposed. A bold, strong story and one that drew me in from the start. It is emotional, unique, fast paced, intriguing, engrossing and a book I just couldn't put down!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Katja is a typist for Doctor Viktor's office. When she comes across some of the psychological records of a young man treated after the Great War, and watches in horror as he continues gaining political power. She and the doctor decide the public needs to be aware of his mental health issues, but Nazi Germany will do anything to stop them from publishing his records. The Paris Notebook follows a young woman named Katja who, through a botched job interview, becomes the transcriptionist of Hitler's medical records and all the danger, struggle and sacrifice that it brings.If only the world knew about the existence of those notes, perhaps we would have a different history... or maybe the world knew about them but there was nothing that could be changed... Moving along the different countries in Europe the book has book around book premise with a key dedication towards the actual historical events. The book explains a few parts while leaving some to be discovered by the reader by themselves. A unique historical fiction story that stands out from other books in the genre.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐