As long as this book, it’s very engaging and very readable. The prosperity of England seemed more to do with the luck of who’s in charge than long term planning
A small, but significant slice of history. The village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon became part of a wide network to rescue Jews from the Nazi killing machine
Agent Josephine is a mini-biography about Josephine Baker. The book is mainly concerned with the star’s career as a secret agent
The story of the small village and its surroundings were responsible for saving thousands of people during World War II who were on the Gestapo’s wanted list
The ambiguities and complexities which are presented in this book when it comes to the artists resisting the occupation are astounding.