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In architect belfoures fiction debut, the architectural and historical details are closely rendered, while the. Theres plenty of detail to interest architecture buffs, too. Belfoure explores these questions and others in this debut novel set in paris during the nazi occupation. The unique premise, the ingenious hiding places a talented architect can make for jews to take refuge, and the convincing transformation of lucien are three things that will linger long after you turn the last page. Additional praise for the paris architect belfoure writes like an upandcoming ken follett.