'A profound love of books and authors underpins this sprightly mystery' - Publishers Weekly
'A quirky, clever mystery with a unique plot' - Candis
'Another winner for Laurain' - European Literature Network
When the manuscript of a debut crime novel arrives at a Parisian publishing house, everyone in the readers' room is convinced it's something special. And the committee for France's highest literary honour, the Prix Goncourt, agrees.
But when the shortlist is announced, there's a problem for editor Violaine Lepage: she has no idea of the author's identity. As the police begin to investigate a series of murders strangely reminiscent of those recounted in the book, Violaine is not the only one looking for answers. And, suffering memory blanks following an aeroplane accident, she's beginning to wonder what role she might play in the story ...
Antoine Laurain, bestselling author of The Red Notebook, combines intrigue and charm in this dazzling novel of mystery, love and the power of books.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Antoine Laurain
Publisher: Gallic Books
Published: 09/29/2020
ISBN: 9781910477960
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.40w x 0.60d
'A profound love of books and authors underpins this sprightly mystery' - Publishers Weekly
'A quirky, clever mystery with a unique plot' - Candis
'Another winner for Laurain' - European Literature Network
When the manuscript of a debut crime novel arrives at a Parisian publishing house, everyone in the readers' room is convinced it's something special. And the committee for France's highest literary honour, the Prix Goncourt, agrees.
But when the shortlist is announced, there's a problem for editor Violaine Lepage: she has no idea of the author's identity. As the police begin to investigate a series of murders strangely reminiscent of those recounted in the book, Violaine is not the only one looking for answers. And, suffering memory blanks following an aeroplane accident, she's beginning to wonder what role she might play in the story ...
Antoine Laurain, bestselling author of The Red Notebook, combines intrigue and charm in this dazzling novel of mystery, love and the power of books.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Antoine Laurain
Publisher: Gallic Books
Published: 09/29/2020
ISBN: 9781910477960
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.40w x 0.60d
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