April in Paris
April in Paris by Michael Wallner, published by National Geographic Books on March 25, 2008, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages in English. This novel is set in occupied France during World War II and tells the story of an impossible love affair between a German soldier and a French resistance fighter. The protagonist, Roth, serves as an SS soldier and fluent French translator, navigating the complexities of his dual identity while exploring the streets of Paris under the guise of “Antoine.”
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of love and deception against the backdrop of war. As Roth becomes enchanted with Chantal, the daughter of a bookseller, their relationship unfolds amidst the tension of his hidden identity and her involvement in the Resistance. Wallner’s writing is described as elegant and arresting, capturing the emotional stakes of their romance while highlighting the historical context of the era. This edition invites readers to engage with a poignant story of love and conflict.
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Michael Wallner’s thrilling first novel, set in occupied France during World War II, movingly recounts the impossible love affair between a German soldier and a French resistance fighter.Roth, a young soldier in the SS and a fluent French translator, works as an interpreter during the interrogation of Resistance fighters. But while off-duty, he slips away from his fellow officers, changes into civilian clothes, and wanders aimlessly through Paris disguised as his alter ego “Antoine.” One day he is drawn into an antiquarian bookshop and becomes enchanted with the bookseller’s beautiful daughter, Chantal. The two begin to meet and fall in love before Roth has the courage to reveal his true identity, or the time to discover that Chantal is part of the Resistance. Written in an elegant and arresting style, April in Paris is an engrossing novel from a promising new talent.
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