The Patriotic Traitor
by Jonathan Lynn

Name: The Patriotic Traitor
Brand: Jonathan Lynn
SKU: 9780571331024
Rating: 3.91 (12 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British Historical

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the depth of the story, focusing on historical figures and the emotional weight of their relationships. Many find the writing compelling, even if some were surprised by the format being a play rather than a traditional book. Overall, the narrative of passion and conflict is well-received.

Compelling historical narrativeStrong character developmentEmotionally engaging plotBetter experienced liveSome confusion about characters' motivations

Synopsis

Phillipe Pétain, a tough, uncompromising soldier who rose through the ranks to save France in 1916 Battle of Verdun.

Charles de Gaulle, the aristocratic, academic and equally uncompromising soldier who led France to freedom when, decades later, Pétain became a Nazi collaborator.

Two giants of the twentieth century who loved each other like father and son until they found themselves on opposing sides in World War II.

In 1945 de Gaulle had his oldest friend tried for treason.

Their complex relationship - noble, comic and absurd - changed history.

Jonathan Lynn's The Patriotic Traitor tells the extraordinary story of these great men as Pétain awaits his verdict.

The Patriotic Traitor premiered at the Park Theatre, London, in February 2016.