While Paris Slept A Novel
While Paris Slept A Novel by Ruth Druart is a poignant narrative published by Grand Central Publishing on January 4, 2022. This 464-page novel unfolds against the backdrop of World War II, exploring themes of resistance and faith during a tumultuous period in history. The story follows Jean-Luc, a man grappling with his past in Santa Cruz, California, and a young Jewish woman whose life is irrevocably altered as she faces the horrors of Nazi occupation in France.
Readers will find a tale that intertwines the lives of its characters through alternating perspectives, highlighting the profound impact of choices made in desperate times. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, resilience, and the strength of family ties, as both characters navigate their intertwined destinies. While Paris Slept offers a reflective exploration of what it means to love unconditionally, set against the historical backdrop of the 20th century.
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One woman must make the hardest decision of her life in this unforgettably moving story of resistance and faith during one of the darkest times in history.
Santa Cruz, 1953. Jean-Luc is a man on the run from his past. The scar on his face is a small price to pay for surviving the horrors of Nazi occupation in France. Now, he has a new life in California, a family. He never expected the past to come knocking on his door.
Paris, 1944. A young Jewish woman’s past is torn apart in a heartbeat. Herded onto a train bound for Auschwitz, in an act of desperation she entrusts her most precious possession to a stranger. All she has left now is hope.
On a darkened platform, two destinies become intertwined, and the choices each person makes will change the future in ways neither could have imagined.
Told from alternating perspectives, While Paris Slept reflects on the power of love, resilience, and courage when all seems lost. Exploring the strength of family ties, and what it really means to love someone unconditionally, this debut novel will capture your heart.
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