The Caged Bird Sings

Set in Nazi-occupied Rouen, France, during 1940, this coming-of-age epistolary novel follows Benjamin Cohen, a talented young musician, as he navigates love, family, and wartime danger. Through his passion for the cathedral’s carillon and a developing romance with a novice nun, Benjamin faces pivotal choices that could determine his fate and that of others amid the turbulent backdrop of war. The story examines complex relationships and the courage to act in uncertain times, leaving a lasting impression on listeners of all ages.