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Heather Morris's Novel Explores Courage in Nazi-Occupied Paris

4/2/2026

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Heather Morris will release her novel The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse on October 20, set in Nazi-occupied Paris.
The story follows a Jewish girl named Josephine and her piano instructor Andrée, a French Resistance member.
Morris aims to show the courage and resilience of ordinary people in difficult times.
The novel is inspired by the family of composer Kara Talve, whose grandmother influenced Josephine.

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Heather Morris will release her novel The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse on October 20, set in Nazi-occupied Paris.
The story follows a Jewish girl named Josephine and her piano instructor Andrée, a French Resistance member.
Morris aims to show the courage and resilience of ordinary people in difficult times.
The novel is inspired by the family of composer Kara Talve, whose grandmother influenced Josephine.