The Foreign Correspondent's Wife
A Novel
$75.90
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
20 October 2026
Summary
Set in post-WWII Paris, the wife of an American foreign correspondent stumbles on the body of her murdered classmate at culinary school and becomes tangled in a web that stretches from the halls of diplomacy to the city’s underworld.
Paris, 1949. It’s been five years since the war ended. The City of Light is only just beginning to rediscover its joie de vivre. Americans are arriving in droves, including the fiercely independent former reporter Kat Kelly and her husband—a hots…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798892427050 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Jenna Helwig |
| Publisher: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Imprint: | Crooked Lane Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 20 October 2026 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 139mm x 209mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife:
“For fans of both Agatha Christie and Julia Child, The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife is an atmospheric, charged, and charming grand gâteau of a novel. The vividly evoked 1950s Parisian setting is glamorous, and its juxtaposition against the shadows of the Occupation adds gravitas. A delicious page-turner with a delightful new heroine who proves that, for many, the war never truly ended.”
—Susan Elia MacNeal, New York Times bestselling author of the Maggie Hope series
“Jenna’s written a grand book with a terrible flaw: It ends! More Kat, please. She’s brainy, nervy, food-loving and such good company. That she sleuths in Paris is the cherry on the cake. I can’t wait for her next adventure.”
—Dorie Greenspan, NYT bestselling and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author
“Richly atmospheric and captivating, Jenna Helwig’s The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife sweeps us into post-WWII Paris … Kat Kelly—a fierce, unforgettable heroine—is determined to uncover the truth while finding her own voice. Suspenseful, moving, and beautifully told, this is historical fiction with both heart and edge. Brava!”
—Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of The Goddess of Warsaw
“Post-war Paris, a beguiling mystery and a sumptuous feast for the senses. Read with a glass of champagne.”
—Kirsty Manning, bestselling author of The French Gift
“A deliciously twisty murder mystery set in post war Paris with all the emerging glamour tinged with the shadows of recent history. I am looking forward to reading more of the engaging protagonist Kat and her handsome husband!”
—A.M. Stuart, author of the Harriet Gordon Mysteries
Jenna Helwig
Jenna Helwig is the food director at Real Simple, a five-time cookbook author, a culinary school graduate, and the creator of the Cookbookery Collective Substack. When she isn’t cooking or writing, she’s likely reading mystery novels, watching baseball, or planning her next travels. Jenna lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family and adorable dog Pepper.
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