First published 1995
War has reached the quiet village of Mont-Saint-Martin, France. Young Marcel and his brothers Pierre and René have spent their days fishing, playing soldiers, and competing to tell the biggest lies. But as the German occupation sets in, the brothers discover that their skills with deception may be the only way to protect their family. With danger lurking and the stakes ever higher, the three must decide how far they're willing to go to keep the truth hidden. In the end, it's not the lies that matter, but the love that binds them.
Genres: historical-fiction, war, coming-of-age, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, found-family
Setting: France, Mont-Saint-Martin
Period: German Occupation, 1940-1945
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