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In 1953, Louise freshens up in the hotel restroom, and the necklace falls out of her purse. When she picks it up, she notices that it is a locket, and she finds a small piece of film inside. She puts the locket and film into her bag, then joins Ian in the restaurant.
Louise tells him what she’s learned, and he shares the cellist’s identity: Gabriel Lemarque, a German collaborator. Louise wonders how a supposed collaborator ended up in a POW camp, and she questions his motives for asking Franny to deliver the necklace.
Louise invites Ian for a cup of tea, but there is no kettle in her room. He pours them drinks and asks to see the necklace. She tells him about Henri Brandon, from whom she hopes to learn more, and he gives her an orange: An old favorite.
When they go for a walk, Louise confronts Ian about his failure to support Louise’s hunch about Franny’s death. He says he was scared the Red Cross would be denied access to the camps. Now, Ian feels guilty that he could have done more to help the innocent. However, he encourages Louise to let Franny’s death go, but she feels guilty too.
By Pam Jenoff