The Paris Key

September 1, 2015

As a child, Genevieve Martin spent a wonderful summer in Paris at her uncle's locksmith shop, recovering from her mother's death. While falling in love with the city, she also learned tricks of the locksmith trade. Now, grown up and on the verge of divorce, Genevieve returns to Paris after her uncle's death. While she enjoys spending her time in the city she never stopped loving, and begins to work through her uncle's life in locks and keys, she uncovers mysteries about her family that will change everything she thought she knew. Mystery author Blackwell's (Spellcasting in Silk) foray into women's fiction starts off a little slowly, but eventually unravels the backstory of Genevieve's mother, and at that point, readers will become more invested. The cast of Parisian characters makes the story all the better. VERDICT This is a solid contemporary fiction purchase, especially for Francophiles and those who enjoy Paris settings.--Brooke Bolton, Boonville-Warrick Cty. P.L., IN

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