Village of Secrets: Defying the Nazis in Vichy France

Caroline Moorehead recounts the remarkable story of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, a French village that sheltered thousands of Jews during World War II. Through meticulous research and personal testimony, Moorehead reveals how collective moral courage emerged from faith and solidarity. The narrative is gripping yet understated, focusing on everyday heroism rather than grand gestures. The book challenges assumptions about resistance and goodness under occupation. It is inspiring without sentimentality.