This is an unfinished novel set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, depicting the daily lives and emotional turmoil of citizens caught in the war. The first part, "In the Storm," portrays the chaos of people trying to escape Paris, while the second part, "Sweet Harmony," depicts the complex relationship between the occupying forces and the French residents. It is characterized by a human drama that calmly observes the selfishness, kindness, and contradictions of ordinary people, rather than heroes. Number of pages: 573