Focusing on the Vichy government's complicity in the Nazi genocide, Adam Rayski combines archival research with personal testimony to reveal the experiences of Jews in France during World War II. He examines the contrasting responses of French Protestant and Catholic groups towards their Jewish neighbors and highlights the cultural rifts between French-born and immigrant Jews. Ultimately, Rayski illustrates how these communities overcame their divisions to unite against the Nazi threat, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.
