On the first two pages I was not sure that this would be "my kind" of story since it seemed to be more of a romance tale with two physically-perfect partners. However, the author quickly introduced the wartime drama, along with the conflict of one pro-Nazi brother versus a rationally-clear headed brother. The preview pages are not enough for me to even begin to think that I know what is going to happen, and had one of those "oh no" moments when the preview came to a sudden end. I enjoy all of the details of Paris life, the streets, the food, the restaurants, and I also want to know what is going to happen to Wilbur Smith's characters. Is this seemingly-innocent, beautiful girl a spy or did she somehow get pulled into the war effort after personal losses?