Emma

Emma is a novel written by Christine Bender. It is set during the German occupation of Brunant and follows the story of Emma Lustig.

Plot
This is the story of Emma Lustig, a high-class socialite married to a Jewish banker. She led a perfect life until the events of 20 May 1941. The Germans invade Brunant, her husband is killed and she and her young son Joseph are forced to the streets upon losing everything.

Fearing for her safety and that of her son, she makes the acquaintance of a young German officer and soon with his comrades. Emma then has to endure abuse at the hands of the Germans, day after day passing through different men. But, knowing they feed her, shelter her and protect her son, she goes on with it.