The Cross of Lorraine
HISTORICAL FICTION ROMANCE ACTION DRAMA WAR ADVENTURE
1940s & '50s
Jay A Cornils
Logline
The Cross of Lorraine is a novel that tells the story of the French Resistance as seen through the eyes of two Americans, one an Olympic athlete, the other an expatriated wine merchant.
Genre
Historical Fiction, Romance, Action, Drama, War, Adventure,
Short Summary
Samantha, a member of the US Olympic team, and Henri, and expatriated wine merchant, meet at the 1936 Olympic Games. A members of the French Resistance, Henri is arrested and tortured by Claus Barbie's henchman, Henrich. Samantha aids in his escape, but she feels her naivety has betrayed him.
Setting
Berlin, Paris, Leon, and the tiny village of Arcsenciel
Based on a True Story
No
Plot - Premise
Internal Journey/Rebirth
Plot - Other Elements
Coming of Age, Happy Ending
Mature Audience Themes
Language/Profanity, Sexual Abuse
Main Character Details
Name: Samantha James
Age: 23
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Honorable, Naive, Perseverance, Selfless, Patriotic, Strong Moral Code, Aspiring, Beautiful, Charming, Decisive, Empathetic
Additional Character Details
Name: Henri Hebert
Age: 29
Gender: Male
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Insecure, Modest, Patriotic, Complex, Empathetic, Flexible, Heroic, Lone Wolf, Masculine, Perseverance
Additional Character Details
Name: Henrich Biebischheimer
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Role: Antagonist
Key Traits: Aspiring, Complex, Manipulative, Patriotic, Unapologetic, Aggressive, Confident, Greedy, Lone Wolf, Masculine, Power-hungry
Additional Character Details
Name: Jeanine Arnout
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Role: Protagonist
Key Traits: Charming, Complex, Patriotic, Romantic, Beautiful, Perseverance, Strong Moral Code, Modest