Asylum

This audiobook presents a recently discovered account of Austrian Jewish writer Moriz Scheyer's perilous flight and clandestine life in wartime France, capturing his experiences from the Anschluss to his time in hiding, including interactions with the Resistance and life in a convent. Drafted during his time in France in 1943, the memoir offers a vivid portrayal of persecution and resilience, revealing a personal perspective on the upheaval of the era. Translated and complemented by an epilogue, the narrative provides a compelling glimpse into one man's extraordinary wartime journey.