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Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris, the story follows Ninette Dreyfus, a sheltered member of a prominent Jewish family, as her life takes a perilous turn. As the Vichy regime threatens her safety, she escapes to the South, highlighting the fragility of identity and belonging during wartime. Drawing from Ninette's diaries and interviews with author John Jay, the narrative offers a poignant exploration of resilience and the impact of historical turmoil on personal lives, making for a compelling and deeply moving account.
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Ninette's War, John Jay
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- Ninette's War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Jay
- Publisher
- Profile Books Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781805220664
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris, the story follows Ninette Dreyfus, a sheltered member of a prominent Jewish family, as her life takes a perilous turn. As the Vichy regime threatens her safety, she escapes to the South, highlighting the fragility of identity and belonging during wartime. Drawing from Ninette's diaries and interviews with author John Jay, the narrative offers a poignant exploration of resilience and the impact of historical turmoil on personal lives, making for a compelling and deeply moving account.