Acknowledgments
I wish to express my gratitude to those who generously helped me color the mosaic of this
novel with the tiles of their knowledge, expertise and memories.
In a few instances where I felt it would enhance the narrative, I have taken literary
license; but any factual errors are my responsibility alone.
My grateful thanks go to the following:
In London:
Ms. V. Shrubsall, Air Historical Branch, British Ministry of Defense, for invaluable
information on the Eagle Squadron, the group of American pilots who flew with the RAF
before the United States entered World War II.
Earl Boebert, for additional material on the Eagle Squadron.
In Paris:
André Weil-Curiel, former Vice-Mayor of Paris, for helpful suggestions and
recollections of Paris under the German occupation.
Madame Chevaulet, Head Archivist for the Comédie Française, for allowing me
access to her files on the history of the French theater.
Claude Baigneres, journalist for Le Figaro, for his assistance in helping me track
down sources of firsthand information about the French occupation.
In Athens:
Mrs. Aspa Lambrou, who magically opened all doors and was unfailingly and
generously helpful.
Jean Pierre de Vitry D’Avaucourt, personal pilot to Aristotle Onassis, for his
technical advice and suggestions.
Costas Efstathiades, distinguished attorney, for his assistance on Greek criminal law
procedures.
In Los Angeles:
Raoul Aglion, Conseiller Economique of the Banque Nationale de Paris, for sharing
his knowledge of French history and French customs.
Except for the mentions of various historical world leaders, all characters in this book
are fictional.