The Women Of Chateau Lafayette

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An epic generational saga from a bestselling author, this story is based on the true history of an extraordinary castle in France and the remarkable women connected to its legacy during humanity's darkest hours. Most castles are protected by powerful men; this one is safeguarded by women. In 1940, French schoolteacher Marthe Simone, an orphan with a fierce independence, seeks to avoid war. However, the realities of Nazi occupation force her to confront her identity and the person she is willing to become as her life in the castle transforms. In 1914, Beatrice Astor Chanler, a bold New York socialite, faces challenges from her humble beginnings, a crumbling marriage, and the war's outbreak. After witnessing devastation in France and delivering war relief, she embarks on a mission to persuade America to fight for justice. In 1774, noblewoman Adrienne Lafayette becomes her husband’s political ally in the fight for American independence. As revolution ignites in France, the threat of the guillotine looms over her life, forcing Adrienne to choose between renouncing her complicated love or risking everything for a legacy that will inspire future generations. Intricately woven and beautifully told, this sweeping novel explores themes of duty, hope, love, courage, and the strength derived from standing on the shoulders of those who came before us.