Nemirovsky was a very talented writer who died at Auschwitz in 1942. Some of her works have just been translated into English and I will be keeping my eyes open for more to come. Google her name to read about the background of this woman and you will appreciate her books even more. This novel takes place between the 'war to end all wars' and World War II. It is a fascinating look into life when the line between classes was not crossed by most. Except Pierre and Agnes were in love. Pierre broke his engagement to Simone, a rich woman whose money would have helped the factory owned by Pierre's grandfather. He married Agnes, was declared a non-person by his grandfather and was soon sent off to war. The feuds that were started during this time reverberated for years to come. The story is so well-written. The characters are well-defined. You really get a feeling for France during the wars. If you like a book with a historical feel I highly recommend this one.
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