Last Christmas in Paris
by Hazel Gaynor
When World War I begins, Evie Elliott and her brother's best friend Thomas Harding promise to spend Christmas together in Paris once it's over. Through years of letters, their friendship becomes love. A historical Christmas romance.
About This Book
Last Christmas in Paris is a historical romance novel by Hazel Gaynor, first published in 2017 by Turtleback Books. It runs 400 pages. Readers can expect slow burn, friends to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Slow Burn
- Length
- 400 pages
- Format
- Library binding
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two friends separated by the Great War keep their bond alive through years of letters, leading to a long-awaited reunion in Paris.
- Fans of historical romance
- Readers who enjoy epistolary storytelling
- Nostalgic
- Features Friends to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking fast-paced or action-heavy narratives
- Likely slow pacing may not suit all readers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Historical Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Equal
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
At the onset of WWI, Evie Elliott and Thomas Harding, her brother's best friend, share a pact to reunite in Paris once the conflict ends. The narrative follows their connection as it deepens through years of letter writing, testing their resilience and the strength of their feelings against the backdrop of war.
Central Conflict
The separation caused by World War I and the challenges of maintaining a connection through correspondence.
Setting
Paris and World War I era
Strengths
- Strong emotional premise
- Clear, focused trope usage
Consider before reading
- Likely slow pacing may not suit all readers
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Hazel Gaynor
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Format
- Library binding
- Length
- 400 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780606408080
- ISBN-10
- 0606408088
Last Christmas in Paris: quick answers
- Who wrote Last Christmas in Paris?
- Last Christmas in Paris was written by Hazel Gaynor.
- When was Last Christmas in Paris published?
- Last Christmas in Paris was first published in 2017 by Turtleback Books.
- What genre is Last Christmas in Paris?
- Last Christmas in Paris is a historical romance novel, with slow burn, friends to lovers.
- How many pages is Last Christmas in Paris?
- Last Christmas in Paris is 400 pages long (Library binding).
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