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Set against the backdrop of Europe’s descent into war in 1939, this novel follows an unnamed Irish writer's journey from his homeland to conflict-ridden Paris. Through the writer’s eyes, readers witness the challenges of neutrality, the rise of the Nazis, and the fierce resilience of the human spirit.
While in Paris, the writer is drawn into the French Resistance, evading Gestapo scrutiny, and ultimately fleeing occupied territory to seek safety in the countryside. The story chronicles his relationships—with fellow writers and a Frenchwoman who becomes his lifelong companion—while exploring themes of survival, artistic creation, and the enduring power of language amid a shattered world.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Jo Baker
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