Malcolm Gladwell: "One of my favorite books of the last year"
In Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II, Lucien Bernard, a skilled architect, is approached by a wealthy art dealer to design hiding spaces for Jewish people. At first reluctant, Lucien is enticed by the challenge and the substantial payment that could save his struggling business.
As he creates ingeniously concealed spaces within ordinary buildings, Lucien becomes entangled with the dangerous world of resistance fighters and collaborators. Each design is a race against time, with lives hanging in the balance.
Throughout his clandestine work, Lucien struggles with conflicting emotions and questions the true price of his actions. Will he prioritize personal gain or risk everything to save others?
"The Paris Architect" is a gripping historical thriller that explores the moral complexities of wartime choices and the resilience of individuals in the face of unimaginable circumstances. Charles Belfoure's novel delves into the desperate struggles for survival and the lengths one man is willing to go to keep hope alive amidst the chaos of war.