In Nazi-occupied Paris, small acts of resistance can carry deadly consequences. Paul Ricard, a crime novelist by trade, finds himself drawn into the dangerous world of espionage when a dying man thrusts secret documents into his hands. Thrust into a life of double-dealing and sabotage, Ricard must navigate the shadows to help undermine the occupying forces. Alan Furst, master of historical espionage fiction, delivers a taut, atmospheric novel filled with quiet courage, moral complexity, and the bittersweet beauty of resistance in the darkest of times.
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A gripping WWII spy novel of quiet heroism and resistance in Nazi-occupied Paris by Alan Furst.
Why You'll Love It:
Atmospheric, richly detailed portrayal of wartime Paris
Tense, understated espionage with emotional resonance
Perfectly captures the moral ambiguity of war and resistance
Notable Reviews:
⭐ "Elegant, tense, and deeply moving." — The New York Times
⭐ "Furst's best novel in years—a small masterpiece of espionage fiction." — BookPage
Perfect For:
Fans of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr and John le Carré’s spy novels.