Monsieur Le Commandant A Wartime Confession
Monsieur Le Commandant A Wartime Confession by Romain Slocombe, published by Gallic Books in 2013, is a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotion and moral conflict during wartime. This edition, available in English and spanning 191 pages, presents a dramatic story centered around Paul-Jean Husson, a French Academician and Nazi sympathizer, who writes a letter to his local SS officer in 1942. The narrative unfolds as Husson grapples with his illicit passion for his German daughter-in-law, Ilse, and the devastating consequences of his decisions.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Husson’s transformation from a respected figure in the French Establishment and a World War One hero to a supporter of Nazi ideology and the Vichy government. Through his confession, Slocombe offers insight into the psychological turmoil and moral dilemmas faced by individuals during the war. The book touches on themes of espionage and the impact of war on personal relationships, providing a unique perspective on Resistance literature.
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“Probably one of the most significant novels of this year.”–L’Express
“As soon as you open Monsieur Le Commandant you will not be able to put it down, such is Slocombe’s affinity for his subject matter. . . . His virtuosity and manner of storytelling reveal true talent. . . . Go out and buy a copy of Monsieur Le Commandant as soon as you can. Read it; you’ll be glad you did.”–Le Point
“The novel is, in a unique way, a powerful piece of Resistance literature.”–La Vie
French Academician and Nazi sympathizer Paul-Jean Husson writes a letter to his local SS officer in the autumn of 1942.
Tormented by an illicit passion for Ilse, his German daughter-in-law, Husson has made a decision that will devastate several lives, including his own.
The letter is intended to explain his actions. It is a dramatic, sometimes harrowing story that begins in the years leading up to the war, when following the accidental drowning of his daughter, Husson’s previously gilded life begins to unravel.
And through Husson’s confession, Romain Slocombe gives the reader a startling picture of a man’s journey: from pillar of the French Establishment and World War One hero to outspoken supporter of Nazi ideology and the Vichy government.
Romain Slocombe is a writer, director, translator, illustrator, cartoonist, and photographer. He was born in Paris in 1953.
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