Protagonist and butcher in occupied Paris. Hides Jewish boy Simon and his cousins in his cellar, then smuggles them to Switzerland. Impersonates a doctor to treat a German official's knee, survives arrest after delivering a speech against antisemitism, and successfully leads the children to safety.
Edmond assumes a paternal protective role toward Simon during the occupation.
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