MCinPgh

thanks for the feedback. Humbert book will be a new edition to my small library very soon, finding an English translation of the Dutourd book might prove to be a challenge, though. MC

I am fascinated about occupied France that I am considering writing a fiction novel about the topic,  understanding that the novel will probably only be read by myself and friends, nonetheless I am looking for information about the following: 1.  Life of working class Parisians from 1939 - 1945 (before and after occupation):  ex:  what kind of establishments would they drink in and what kinds of drinks. where they would get their news, etc... 2. about parisian shopowners, would they normally live behind their shops and would they rent their shop from a landlord 3. any and all pictures of architecture such as shops and average people in Paris, I have found a few searching google but am looking for a more extensive collection.  This will help me gain a visual appreciation of the period. 4. any information or memoirs about the police in France, they life, routine, uniforms.  did the curfew apply to them?  I read about them in "Is Paris Burning", the police joined the uprising. I have read Irene Nemirovsky and Alan Furst but they deal more with intellectuals and upper class and I'm more interested in the average working class Parisian.  I'm in the process of finding books online about the topic. sorry so many questions, more to follow probably. thanks MC