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Rue de Paradis
Book 1
Semiramis - Queen of Heaven Series

By Jeena Murphy

After their father’s death, Yvette is distraught she’s the only thing standing between her younger sister and the powerful patriarch of their rural village. When his interest in the girl grows impossible to ignore, Yvette makes a desperate decision.
She runs.
With nothing but an address for a distant cousin, the sisters flee to Paris. They find refuge in the vibrant community surrounding the prestigious Blum Foundry, where sculptors and artisans pour molten bronze into breathtaking works of art.

For the first time in her life, Yvette dares to pursue the dream she buried long ago - to become a sculptor.
When the foundry’s most celebrated artist agrees to tutor her, Yvette carves herself a new life in 1930s Paris, discovering not only friendship… but love. Beyond the studio doors, tensions are rising in the streets of Paris and the people she loves are drawn into conflicts that threaten to tear their fragile world apart.

Yvette must make an impossible when the Blum Foundry becomes the centre of a violent political struggle:
run again and protect the sister she swore to keep safe…
or stand and risk everything for the life she has created for herself.

Rue de Paradis is perfect for readers who love atmospheric historical fiction, the art world of 1930s Paris, and powerful stories of family, ambition, and the courage to shape your own destiny.

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Jeena Murphy - Writer

Semiramis – Queen of Heaven Series

Rue de Paradis is the first of a trilogy that spans generations and continents that is linked through a statue made by artist Demetre Chiparus, called Semiramis Queen of Heaven.

Book 2, Deco Boy is set in contemporary Wellington, New Zealand, and the book 3 returns to 1930’s Paris to conclude of Steffan and Yvette’s story.

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Praise for Rue de Paradis

The compelling tale of a woman caught up in the tensions of 1930s Paris. A must for lovers of WW2 fiction.

Sue Copsey aka Olivia Hayfield

Historical fiction author

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From the intriguing first sentence, Rue de Paradis draws us into the desperate life of impoverished sisters Yvette and Janie. Rejected by their village, they flee to Paris and find themselves immersed in the turbulent, political world of 1930s France. A rich and gripping romp for the lovers of historical fiction.

Kathryn Burnett

Screenwriter/Playwright/Writing Coach/Author

Reader feedback

I loved Rue de Paradis, it's a really interesting story with strong characters that I wanted to know more about. I couldn't put it down.
I enjoyed the setting in France in the early 1930s and all the nuances and details that captured the culture and politics of that era.
The relationships, romance and conflicts between the characters were portrayed beautifully and thoughtfully. It was fascinating to read about the foundry, the art deco and sculpture scene, and Yvette's modelling work at the gallery and with Chiparis.
The author's attention to detail and portrayal of real life in the 1930s made this book a joy to read. I felt like I was there in Paris with Yvette and Steffan and I can't wait to read the next book!

Rosalie Chamberlain

Professional technical writer and avid reader

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Genesis of Rue de Paradis

23 December 2024

My journey with the characters in Rue de Paradis, and the Semi Ramis: Queen of Heaven Series, started in 2006 with my project for Whitireia Community Polytechnic year-long Novel Writing Programme.…

Jeena MurphY

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