Set in France in 1941-42, Red Gold is a story of the early resistance. Interestingly, French Communists, controlled by Moscow, were the vanguard of the resistance since they were well organized and had some experience at mayhem. The protagonist is a former film producer on the run from the Gestapo who is recruited by the De Gaulle government to make contact with and assist the Communists. The cover blurb (from a review in Time) says: "Nothing can be like watching Casablanca for the first time, but Furst comes closer than anyone has in years." That's a little much but it's a good read nonetheless.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Red Gold
Set in France in 1941-42, Red Gold is a story of the early resistance. Interestingly, French Communists, controlled by Moscow, were the vanguard of the resistance since they were well organized and had some experience at mayhem. The protagonist is a former film producer on the run from the Gestapo who is recruited by the De Gaulle government to make contact with and assist the Communists. The cover blurb (from a review in Time) says: "Nothing can be like watching Casablanca for the first time, but Furst comes closer than anyone has in years." That's a little much but it's a good read nonetheless.
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