The Serenade of the Old Cabaret

A Place Which Inspires Memories

An old cabaret in an isolated Parisian square holds many indelible memories. Its nostalgic atmosphere has inspired romantic couples to seeks its seclusion for their secret rendezvous. Yet, there is mystery, intrigue and tragedy associated with this warm and quaint French tavern.It holds the answer to questions surrounding a young man's desperate search to find unknown father. It brings this young man, Andre LeConte, together with a beautiful woman named Collette, whom he meets at the Cabaret. Theirs is a classic romance which leads to marriage but also to challenges and disappointments.The Old Cabaret also reveals the motives in the heart of another young Frenchman named Jacques, who finds it expedient to turn against his country during the time of World War II and the Nazi occupation of France. Jacques' campaign against his own people leads to an unexpected turn of events. Chilling episodes show how close Andre, his wife, and Monsieur DeMoriet, the cabaret's proprietor, come to being caught as they carry out their secret underground operations against the Nazis.There is intrigue and suspense as the occupied French find ways to outwit their oppressors. At the same time, true friendships are forged. Monsieur DeMoriet proves himself to be a friend and father to Andre and puts himself in grave danger in order to save those whom he loves. In the process, Andre discovers the secret truth about his own father.The story shows how enduring love and close friendships can conquer all obstacles placed in their paths. The Old Cabaret is a symbol of the unflinching spirit in the soul of man whose serenade continues to play on in the memories of those who have experienced its charismatic charm.Set in modern-day Paris, an elderly French gentleman relates to a young American couple the unforgettable events surrounding the Old Cabaret during the turbulent decades of the 20th century. We are escorted back in time and are caught in the fantasy and reality of that period when the characters of our story experience joy and sorrow. The resilience of their friendships proves to be the enduring factor in their survival, through which all find the secret to the serenade of the Old Cabaret. (This fictional novel was inspired by the 1958 ballad "The Old Cabaret,"(c) sung by the Hilltoppers).