Acts of violence are committed in an almost casual manner, and several murders and torture scenes are described. True to the time period it is set in, "The Paris Architect" is full of stories of courage and sacrifice, as well as stories of the horrors of humanity. Before long, though, Lucien starts to enjoy playing the part of the hero, not to mention the challenge of outwitting the Gestapo right under their noses. Lucien has no love for the Jews, but when someone offers him a large sum of money to design a hiding place for a Jew, plus a commission for a project that could define his architectural career, Lucien reluctantly agrees. "The Paris Architect" by Charles Belfoure, set in Paris during World War II, is a fictional story based on one of the most tumultuous periods in world history. And survive the German occupation, of course. Lucien Bernard will be the first to say he isn't a hero all he wants is to make his mark on history as a famous architect. “THE PARIS ARCHITECT ," by Charles Belfoure, Sourcebook Landmark, $25.99, 384 pages (f)
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