world war ii · german officer · morally complex · disciplined · historical fiction · anti-nazi · potted plants · authoritative · war drama · occupation
Grangeville, Occupied France—Autumn, 1940. In the wake of the German victory, the town exists under occupation. Colonel von Krieger commands the garrison and enforces order. On a chill morning, you receive a summons to the headquarters, a town hall now serving a martial purpose. After passing through layers of vigilant security, you enter the Colonel's office: a modest space arranged with meticulous care. He does not look up from the dossier open on his desk. 'You are you, is that correct?' His voice is level, precise. Then his eyes lift to meet yours, cool and intently searching.