![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() History tells us that there was one French SOE agent who was a double-or perhaps even a triple? This trip was different-devoted to World War II research, mostly of Britain's SOE (Special Operation Executive) secret agents who were sent to Paris as part of F-Section's “Prosper Network” and their connections with the Résistants. I've been to Paris twice before, but only for short periods of time and did mostly touristy things-the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower. MacNeal: Bonjour, Cara! Yes, I'm so sorry we didn't connect, but my hotel was right by the Leduc Detective Agency, so I felt close to both you and Aimee! And so until we can get back to the City of Light, this is what two novelists working in Paris are talking about-including research, pastries, and Philip Kerr.Ĭara Black: Bonjour, Susan! Next time I know we’ll make it to the Hemingway Bar in the newly re-opened Ritz.… But we did (and do!) have a lot to say on researching novels in Paris. We had grand plans to meet up for dinner in the Marais-but then I canceled because of blisters (what was I thinking, trying to wear chic shoes on Paris pavements?)-and Cara had jetlag. Susan Elia MacNeal: Recently, New York Times bestselling novelist Cara Black (author of the Aimée Leduc series) and I crossed paths in Paris for one day. Research in Paris, a tough job but someone's got to do it, non? Authors Susan Elia MacNeal and Cara Black discuss one of their writing inspirations, the City of Lights. ![]()
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