F. Scott Fitzgerald American Spy

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Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows F. Scott Fitzgerald, now a struggling alcoholic, as he is drawn into a plot to assassinate the Vichy premier. Henri Duval, a double agent, devises a reckless scheme to restore Fitzgerald's former glory. Amidst Hollywood's glitz, the narrative unfolds through Duval's secret correspondence, revealing encounters with iconic figures like the Marx Brothers and Marion Davies. The plot escalates with a high-stakes mission to Nazi-occupied Paris, culminating in a fateful meeting with Marshal Pétain.