IR VERDICT:
Set primarily in the Paris of the mid-1950’s, PARIS, ADRIFT is Vanda’s third Julianna novel and combines love, intrigue, and fear. A sleazy aspiring Broadway producer wants to force Julianna to star in his newest musical. If Al (Alice) doesn’t convince Julianna to sign the contract, the producer will expose their relationship, destroying not just their careers, but their lives in the anti-LGBTQ fifties. Post-war changes to Parisian life and culture sadden Julianna as she reconnects with past friends and lovers, adding additional friction this well-written, beautifully characterized novel.