Suite Francaise was written in the 1940's during the German occupation in France. Irene Nemirovsky was a French Jew who intended to write a five part series to illustrate the brokenness of the French during this period. However, she was only able to complete the first two parts before being arrested and taken to Auschwitz where she died. Her two daughters survived the occupation and were able to hold onto there mother's manuscript. In 2005 the book was translated into English and is now published for our enjoyment. 

This is an amazing book. As I read it, I can't help but think of the author, writing this fictional story while this is her reality. I hope you get a chance to read it.