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The Paris Architect

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Hiding Jews in Paris during WWII.

"The Paris Architect" is a riveting historical fiction that unveils the dangerous life of an architect hiding Jews in Paris during WWII. With a narrative that is both thrilling and heartwarming, the story follows Lucien Bernard's unusual journey from a man motivated by money to a reluctant hero who risks his own life to save others. The book masterfully explores themes of resistance, morality, and the human capacity for good in times of darkness. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates powerful stories of courage and survival.

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The Paris Architect

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ISBN: 9781402294150
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Date of Publication: 2014-08-15
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 55423 readers)

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!

An extraordinary book about a gifted architect who reluctantly begins a secret life of resistance, devising ingenious hiding places for Jews in World War II Paris.

In 1942 Paris, architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money--and maybe get him killed. All he has to do is design a secret hiding place for a Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won't find it while World War II rages on. He sorely needs the money, and outwitting the Nazis who have occupied his beloved city is a challenge he can't resist.

Soon Lucien is hiding more souls and saving lives. But when one of his hideouts fails horribly, and the problem of where to conceal a Jew becomes much more personal, and he can no longer ignore what's at stake.

"A beautiful and elegant account of an ordinary man's unexpected and reluctant descent into heroism during the second world war."--Malcolm Gladwell

Book clubs will pore over the questions Charles Belfoure raises about justice, resistance, and just how far we'll go to make things right.

Also by Charles Belfoure:
The Fallen Architect
House of Thieves


Author: Charles Belfoure
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 374
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc
Publication Date: 15 Jul 2014
 

Hiding Jews in Paris during WWII.

"The Paris Architect" is a riveting historical fiction that unveils the dangerous life of an architect hiding Jews in Paris during WWII. With a narrative that is both thrilling and heartwarming, the story follows Lucien Bernard's unusual journey from a man motivated by money to a reluctant hero who risks his own life to save others. The book masterfully explores themes of resistance, morality, and the human capacity for good in times of darkness. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates powerful stories of courage and survival.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.