An interesting story. The architect concerned, Lucien Bernard, who is proud of his talents and eager to get his career moving ahead, finds himself in the midst of Nazi-occupied Paris. The Nazis, as is their wont, are assiduously seeking out Jews, confiscating their treasures, and exporting them east to camps. An old friend of the architect asks his assistance to create a hiding place within his house where Jews can hide with little or no chance of being found. Lucien accepts the challenge and designs cavities and the equivalent of priest-holes for the purpose of concealment. His employer pays him handsomely. There is, of course, a chance that the Nazis will find that Lucien has been helping Jews, something that would result in his immediate execution.
The story of the occupation of Paris is graphically told. I found it very interesting as a frequent visitor to Paris. Highly recommended.
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