The Paris Architect: A Novel: A WWII Historical Tale of Resistance and Survival

by Charles Belfoure

Genres: Historical Fiction

Kindle Edition

Published October 8, 2013

About the author

Charles Belfoure is the New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect, House of Thieves and The Fallen Architect. An architect by profession, he graduated from the Pratt Institute and Columbia University, and he taught at Pratt as well as Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. His area of specialty is historic preservation. In addition to his historical fiction, Belfoure is also the award-winning author of several architectural histories, and has been a freelance writer for The Baltimore Sun and The New York Times. He lives in Westminster, Maryland.

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Reviews

[Nancy Norman Sommer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story gave me hope

Our current world is so messed up with people hating others because of their skin color, their language, where they live and who they love. It was nice to escape for a bit and experience the awakening Lucien has when he opens his eyes and thinks for himself without letting the hateful rhetoric guide his actions. So, even though this is fiction, it is a mirror to possibilities. Well written, great detail..

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was interesting to read about a character who was a reluctant hero.
Visiting Krakow and Auschwitz whilst reading this book enhanced the meaning of resistance and the importance of remembering g history and fighting fascism nowadays.

[Jennifer Matchey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Just Wow! It was hard to read because it truly mirrors what is happening in our country today but I kept on and was glad I did! Human compassion can truly save lives and alter history…. Bravo

[Jonathan Fulk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gripped me and connects with so many of my personal interests. I finished feeling challenged to resist evil at all costs.