The book "French Prisoners of the Norman Cross: A Tale" by Arthur Brown is a fascinating story about the fate of French prisoners of war who were sent to one of the most famous British prisoner of war camps during the Napoleonic Wars. In this book, readers will have the opportunity to learn about the attempts of the prisoners of the collective nation to create their own culture and community within the confines of the camp, as well as their encounters with the local inhabitants and their attempts to escape. The author describes in detail the life of prisoners of war in the camp, their relations with the commanding officers and the internal and international politics in this closed community. The book impresses with its originality and depth of disclosure of heroes who show true strength and endurance in the most difficult conditions.