WINNER OF THE FRANCO-BRITISH SOCIETY BOOK PRIZE 2016 June, 1940.
German troops enter Paris and hoist the swastika over the Arc de
Triomphe. The dark days of Occupation begin. How would you have
survived? By collaborating with the Nazis, or risking the lives of
you and your loved ones to resist? The women of Paris faced this
dilemma every day - whether choosing between rations and the black
market, or travelling on the Metro, where a German soldier had
priority for a seat. Between the extremes of defiance and collusion
was a vast moral grey area which all Parisiennes had to navigate in
order to survive. Anne Sebba has sought out and interviewed scores
of women, and brings us their unforgettable testimonies. Her
fascinating cast includes both native Parisiennes and temporary
residents: American women and Nazi wives; spies, mothers,
mistresses, artists, fashion designers and aristocrats. The result
is an enthralling account of life during the Second World War and
in the years of recovery and recrimination that followed the
Liberation of Paris in 1944. It is a story of fear, deprivation and
secrets - and, as ever in the French capital, glamour and
determination.
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