Fromautumn 1939,Irène Némirovsky placed his two daughters atMrs. Mitaine, in the Burgundian village of Issy-l'Évêque, where she will visit several times before May 1940.
23 ao t: Signing of the German-Sovi tic non-aggression pact. Hendaye, the Epstein enjoy the last hours of peace. 28 ao t: Albin Michel sends Ir ne N mirovsky a letter of recommendation to the authorities and the press September 1: German troops invade Poland. Jean Vignaud tries to restart the procedure for naturalizing Epstein lice, in vain. September 3: France and England declare war on Germany. By caution, Denise and Lisabeth are sent to Issy-l v that.
1940
May 10: Offensive of the German troops on the western front. Goal of the battle of France. His Majesty leaves to settle Issy-l v only. June 10: Michel, very weakened, abandons his position at the Bank of the Northern Countries to win Orl years. June 14: The German troops shoot on the Champs-lys es. Issy-l v that, Ir N mirovsky is less than the massive exodus of the French towards the south of the country. June 21: Arrival of the German soldiers Issy-l v that.