In 1988 Patrick Modiano stumbled across an ad between the stock market report and a story of a school visit to Maréchal Pétain in the personal columns of Paris Soir from December 31, 1941: "We are looking for a young girl, Dora Bruder, 15 years old, five feet tall, round face, gray-brown eyes, gray sportscoat, burgundy pullover, navy blue hat and skirt, brown athletic shoes. Send all... (read more)