Why in Paris?

by Harry Rey

FBT review:

"Looking for a captivating literary fiction read that offers a unique blend of love, survival, and intrigue? Discover 'Why in Paris?' by Harry Rey. Set in pre-war Paris, follow the story of Anders, a young photographer, as he navigates his budding art career, secret romances, and dangerous political landscapes. With a mix of scandalous ventures, secret film studios, and courageous plots, this novel delves into the dark underbelly of Paris during the Nazi occupation. Full of blackmail, betrayal, and unexpected twists, 'Why in Paris?' is a gripping tale that will keep you hooked until the very end. Get your copy today and delve into this compelling narrative filled with love and resilience."

Publisher Description:

In the late summer of 1936, Anders is a budding young photographer from Vienna who travels to pre-war Paris. His mother sends him ostensibly to attend art school… and to survive as a Jew. But Anders is ready to explore his other secret: his sexuality. Anders soon falls for Jean, and captures Jean’s beauty with his camera, selling the photos by the Seine. A wealthy American socialite, David, sees the work and presents Anders with a scandalous new venture.
With David’s movie camera, they set up a secret film studio, capturing incriminating reels of the rich and powerful committing all manner of compromising acts. As Paris falls to Hitler and the occupation takes hold, senior Nazis commandeer David’s mansion as their personal brothel. Anders and David begin secretly filming the Nazis’ trysts, scattering the evidence across Paris. Anders’s old flame, Eilas, returns as an SS officer. Jean hatches a plot with the Resistance to assassinate Eilas’s superior, the head of the SS in Paris, where blackmail and betrayal, love and survival are all part of the answer to the question, Why in Paris?