The village of St Blaize was known for its willingness to co-operate with the Nazi 'conquerors', but in May 1944, the events of a few days changed the inhabitants from cowards to patriots, and brought the full fury of the Death's Head Battalion of the SS on to St Blaize Years later, a woman appears, her heart set on revenge The horror and anguish of the past must be lived again the shameful secrets, the hidden loves and forbidden lust long buried must be brought to light