Alice Austin

Alice Austin, a debut novelist and playwright who draws from her experiences in Brussels, delves into her new novel set in 1939. She shares personal memories that inspired the story's setting and recounts the poignant, often humorous tales of her apartment building’s residents during Nazi occupation. The conversation highlights themes of personal responsibility and moral dilemmas faced by neighbors, exploring how survival often tests loyalties. Austin’s use of multiple narrative voices adds depth, creating a vivid tapestry of community under pressure.