In the Steinbeck novel, The Moon is Down, what year(s) is the story actually taking place.?

Question

Already know it is about World War II and the book was published in 1942.

Answer 1

The story is based on the german nazi occupation of norway which began in 1940. So, I would say this is a pretty accurate timeframe for the novel. Steinbeck was a reporter and based this book on actual things that he saw during WW2.

Answer 2

I would say 1940s.