A Quiet American: The Secret War of Varian Fry
by Andy Marino
An account of American journalist Varian Fry, who led a secret mission in Nazi-occupied France to rescue artists and intellectuals from persecution during World War II.
About This Book
A Quiet American: The Secret War of Varian Fry explores the life of an American journalist who organized a covert rescue operation during World War II.
Working in Vichy France, Fry helped hundreds of artists, writers, and intellectuals escape persecution and reach safety.
The book draws on historical records to present Fry's efforts and the challenges he faced under difficult wartime conditions.
It offers a focused account of individual action within the broader context of the war and its humanitarian crises.
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