Zoe arrived in Casablanca in 2010 looking for a change. The novel, set in Morocco, is split into two distinct timelines, 19. But Josephine refused to be cowed and spent the following years using her talents as an entertainer as cover for her work as a French resistance agent, carrying messages written in invisible ink on sheets of music back and forth between Morocco and Portugal.” – Fiona Valpy, The real-life characters who inspired The Storyteller Of Casablanca She made the journey to North Africa when the Nazis took control of Paris, nailing a sign to the door of the Folies-Bergère which read ‘Access Forbidden to Dogs and Jews’. “One of the most famous arrivals was Josephine Baker, the barrier-breaking African American singer and dancer. These incredible individuals took great risks and their bravery will never be forgotten. The Storyteller of Casablanca by Fiona Valpy is published with Lake Union (Amazon Publishing) and is described as an ‘evocative tale of love, hope and second chances from the bestselling author of The Dressmaker’s Gift….a rich and immersive novel inspired by the true stories of French refugees seeking safe haven in Casablanca during the Second World War.’īefore I get started on my thoughts, I must mention that throughout the novel Fiona Valpy scatters numerous historical figures, which adds a very authentic layer to the story. National Emerging Writer Programme Overview.
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