The Dance Teacher of Paris

✍ Scribed by Suzanne Fortin

• Book ID: 111353657
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 177 KB
• Category: Fiction
• ISBN-13: 9781471412127

✦ Synopsis

'I actually teared up, reading about the sacrifices those brave people were willing to make in order to save innocent lives. This is a must-read for any historical fiction lover!' NetGalley review, 5 stars
'But how will I look after them? Where can I hide them?' She looked up at me and didn't try to stop the tears from falling. 'I'm begging you. Please, save our children.'
Paris, 1942. As the Germans occupy the city she calls home, Adele Basset is determined to keep her pupils' spirits up. Their dance class offers a moment of solace in the dark days of occupation. But when the Germans demand the names of her Jewish students, Adele is spurred into action. She can't stand silent while they're taken from her.
Hiding her Jewish pupils in the school attic, Adele puts her life on the line in search of an escape.
Joining forces with her childhood friend, Manu , the pair gradually entangle themselves in the lives of the Nazi officers....