The Partisans

by Martin Brant

Ethan Jones left Mississippi and came to France long before the war started. A black man in the South could manage a relatively comfortable existence-in France he could live. He loved Paris-the lively caf¿¿s, the easy friendships with the artists and writers and whores. Those he trusted eventually learned he was gay. When the Germans invaded France, everything changed. Two years after he joined the Resistance, Ethan took an assignment in occupied northern France. The Team up with another partisan, Adrienne Follett, and recover a satchel that went down in a single engine plane just north of Reims. Along the way they meet up with Jhan, a German defector that eventually wins their trust. After convincing them he hates the Nazis, Jhan is allowed to join the team. It's only then he decides to reveal the lifelong secret that's haunted him since his earliest years. They were told the objective was important. They were not told what the satchel contained. They had no reason to believe their involvement would help shorten the war, or save countless lives or cause them to have to leave France. They didn't know that their lives would soon hang by a thread; or that, in the end, a lifetime of loneliness would be left behind.

Paperback

First published June 20, 2007

About the author

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During the past year, I have been working on what I call "The Nudist Series". This is a series of tales about the nudist lifestyle, the people that enjoy clothes-free activities, and how they discovered nudity and became involved. No two books in the series are alike, as nudists are as diverse as society in general.

If you are a nudist and enjoy this genre, or if you are one of thousands that are intrigued by social nudity, take a look at the books available on the subject, and perhaps you'll find a reason to give it a try.

I've lived in Dallas most of my life and have been writing for many years. My favorite hobbies are reading and bike riding. Here in old east Dallas, we have a beautiful nine mile trail around White Rock Lake. I also enjoy cross-country cycling, especially out in far west Texas, where the soul is nourished by the sky, the mountains and the desert terrain.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Is this an espionage novel or a juicy (gay) sex novel? While both story lines were interesting, I found myself following the spy story - and skipping the "juicy" bits. While I think it is possible to include both in the same book (and even to toss in the interracial aspect - and the Nazi deserter aspect!), there were too many different subplots to make a cohesive whole!

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A decent story

The author did a decent job in telling the story. A major issue I have is the grammatical errors. The story was slow in parts but read well.