In 1980, the book was the subject of a 4-part television mini-series by the BBC. Bates also excels at evoking a sense of place much of the story occurs over the course of a hot summer in rural France, and there are many beautiful descriptions of the French countryside as it bakes in the summer heat. Set against the horrors of war, it takes on a life-affirming force, enhanced by the simple, yet elegant prose of the author. The pilot falls in love with the home-owner's daughter, their relationship grows and eventually they travel together across France, seeking a way back to England.įair Stood the Wind for France rises above the average romance, however. However, the pilot, injured during the plane's landing, must remain in France to heal, while his crew begin their journey back to friendly territory. That is why the title is: Fair stood the wind for France. Franklin was lucky that so many French people wanted to help him, for example the doctor and the family. Franklin crashed with his airplane in France. The men are taken in by a French family who hide them in their home. Title of work The title of the book is: Fair stood the wind for France. Bates' fictional account of a downed English bomber-pilot and his crew over occupied France during World War II. Fair Stood the Wind for France (TV Miniseries) is a TV Series directed by Martyn Friend with David Beames, Ccile Paoli, John Flanagan, Bernard Kay. Fair Stood the Wind for France, first published in 1944, is author H.
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