This compelling saga delves into the complexities of life during pivotal historical moments. It follows the intertwined fates of characters striving to survive and find meaning amidst upheaval and uncertainty. The series excels in its realistic portrayal of human resilience and moral quandaries. It offers an engaging narrative for readers who appreciate deep character studies and a strong sense of place and time.
Ein junger Franzose, der zur Zwangsarbeit in Deutschland während des Zweiten Weltkriegs eingezogen wurde, versteckt sich bei seiner Tante im Dorf seiner Kindheit. Dort kann er passiv den wachsenden Einfluss des Krieges beobachten und gleichzeitig seine schöne Kindheitsfreundin heimlich beobachten.
Cécile entdeckt, dass ihr Freund sich auf einem Dachboden versteckt, aber ihr Geheimnis ist von der Enthüllung bedroht, und für Julien ist es nur eine Frage der Zeit, bis er aktiv in den Konflikt zwischen der Miliz und der Widerstandsbewegung eingreifen muss.
Meet Cécile as she tries to help escaped prisoner-of-war Julien Sarlat avoid capture during the Occupation of France in 1943 in this prequel to the award-winning graphic novel Flight of the Raven. Julien has escaped from a prisoner-of-war train headed for Germany, but fate intervenes when the train is bombed and among the victims a body is identified as his. Dead to the world, he takes advantage of the situation and hides in the small village of Cambeyrac, using his secret observation post overlooking the village square to watch the permanent theater that people offer in the course of the day. Loves, hatreds, jealousies, cowardice, acts of heroism... nothing escapes the observer's eye, especially not the beautiful waitress Cécile. Until the moment comes when, spectator no more, he must become an actor himself and meet his destiny. This hidden life he had hoped to live was just a reprieve. The book also includes a portfolio of pin-ups and sketches featuring its heroine.