The Night Belongs to the Maquis

Set in the Pyrénées in 1939, "The Night Belongs to the Maquis" follows twenty-year-old Sylvie Laget as she navigates love and loss against the backdrop of impending war. After pledging her heart to a young man who leaves to fight the Nazis, Sylvie's world is turned upside down when she learns of his death. In an effort to cope, she poses as a nun to support the resistance, ultimately facing a devastating choice between her promise to God and her pursuit of happiness. This compelling historical fiction delves into themes of grief, faith, and resilience amidst the tumult of war.