"The story follows a group of young Frenchmen recruited by the SOE to aid the resistance movement against Nazi occupation in France. At the heart of the novel is Paul-Émile, a young man who joins the resistance in hopes of fighting for his country—and winning the respect of his father. As he and his companions undergo harsh training and embark on dangerous missions behind enemy lines, the novel explores their personal struggles, the brutality of war, and the emotional toll of fighting for freedom."--Publisher's website.