this was really nicely done. it reminded me of the postcard & east-west street, which are two of my favourite books; however, while i do commend the author for her fieldwork, i do think the writing could do with some editing, as it lagged a bit at times and it detracted some of the impact from the overall experience. i do think it was a very nice read, though, and i believe any ww2 enjoyer would like it.

This was so well-researched and well-written. I couldn't put it down, and was fascinated to learn about the Jewish resistance network in France. The author's MIL was a hero who never claimed a title for herself, but saved as many lives as she could including her own family. The journey began with the MIL's death and the request of Aunt Huguette to find a man who saved her during the Holocaust. She wanted to know why he saved her, and to confer the title Righteous Among Nations on him for his actions. The book also explores other acts of French complicity as well as French resistance, including a whole town that saved thousands of Jewish people, earning the town the title of Righteous Among Nations. I was saddened to learn that there is no title for Jewish people who acted in the resistance, as Marian, the MIL, would surely be considered Righteous as well.

I highly recommend this book for a little-known history of France's involvement in the Holocaust as well as in the resistance.