“The girl wondered: These policemen... didn't they have families, too? Didn't they have children? Children they went home to? How could they treat children this way? Were they told to do so, or did they act this way naturally? Were they in fact machines, not human beings? She looked closely at them. They seemed of flesh and bone. They were men. She couldn't understand.”
Set in France during the 1940s and the present day, the story revolves around a young girl named Sarah and her family's harrowing experiences during the Vel' d'Hiv' Roundup. The narrative follows the lives of two women, Sarah and Julia, as they are connected by a tragic event that occurred during the war. The novel delves into the complexities of human nature and the impact of historical events on individuals and families. more
Tatiana de Rosnay is a French journalist and author, born on September 28, 1961. She is recognized for her contributions to literature, particularly for her novels that blend historical events with personal stories. more
“Success in fighting means not coming at your opponent the way he wants to fight you.”