The Things We Did For Love

The year is 1944 and France is occupied by Nazi troops. When Luc Belleville returns home to his sleepy village in France after some time away, 15-year-old Arianne is instantly drawn to him. Soon the pair fall madly in love but things are not easy for them - Arianne's childhood friend Romy is also in love with her and, consumed by jealousy, is determined to thwart her burgeoning relationship with Luc.

Luc feels compelled to join the Resistance, knowing he is putting his relationship at risk but little realising the danger and devastation that will be ultimately brought upon the whole village as a result of Resistance activity.

Although fiction, this novel is based upon the terrible events that took place in the real life village of Oradour-sur-Glane, it makes for a melancholic and memorable read.