Maureen Marshall is a former history teacher whose passion is wandering through the olde parts of European cities. She has lived in Scotland, France, and Sweden and most of the mid-Atlantic states where people can catch blue crabs.

"Filled with mystery and danger, The Paris Affair is a seductive journey through the glamour and shadows of nineteenth-century Paris." --Kelly Bowen, author of The Paris Apartment

"Bold, intricate, and as deftly constructed as the contested tower at the center of its plot, The Paris Affair is a marvel. With a keen eye for both historical detail and the frailties of the human heart, Marshall builds the perfect balance of mystery and love story around a young man's quest to secure a future, delving into questions of longing, loss, and what it means to live one's truth; of what truly makes a family--and a home."--Rose Sutherland, author of A Sweet Sting of Salt

"Marshall's effervescent debut. [She] laces the novel's first half with delightful characterizations and rich historical detail, then ratchets up the pace in the second, delivering a barrage of well-earned reveals. Francophiles, take note: this steamy slice of romantic suspense is très bien."--Publishers Weekly

"In The Paris Affair, Maureen Marshall crafts a mesmerizing tale of suspense, romance, and historical intrigue set against the backdrop of the iconic Eiffel Tower's construction. With a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, Marshall takes us on a journey through the vibrant streets of Belle Époque Paris, where danger lurks in the shadows and love blossoms amidst uncertainty."--Lost in Book Land