The Swing

Set against the backdrop of World War II in France, the story follows French and British Army officers, including talented pianist and artist Edmond de Valliet and businessman Robert Cummings, a Territorial Gordon Highlander. Cummings marries Anne Favoret, whose character embodies France's denial of Nazi ambitions in the 1930s. The novel explores themes of love, art, and the complexities of war, highlighting the personal struggles and relationships of its characters during a tumultuous period in history.