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EAN : 9782260016106
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 198
Size : 130 x 205 mm
Indian Summer

Release date : 22/08/2002

A new novel by Philippe Besson, the author who has enjoyed the best reception and highest critical acclaim over the past two years in France. Indian summer in Cape Code. Vacationers have gone, it is peaceful again. Louise takes her Martini at Phillies' like everyday...

A new novel by Philippe Besson, the author who has enjoyed the best reception and highest critical acclaim over the past two years in France. Indian summer in Cape Code. Vacationers have gone, it is peaceful again. Louise takes her Martini at Phillies' like everyday and waits for Norman. He is late. In the café there is nobody except Ben, the waiter, and her. Louise is at the bar. They exchange small talk. Then Stephen comes into the bar... Stephen and Louise used to live together five years ago. They were the couple most in the public eye in Boston: he is a brilliant lawyer, she is a famous playwright. They broke up as he is seduced by Rachel, a young woman from Harvard, more adapted to his circle...How it is to see each other again after five years ? How does it feel to return to someone you betrayed ? What to say ? What not to say ? Difficult for both of them as they do not know what to expect from this reunion... The writing is brilliant, nothing compares to theway he captures the feelings, the prose is precise, captivating...

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EAN : 9782260016106
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 198
Size : 130 x 205 mm
Julliard