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EAN : 9782258197725
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 288
Size : 140 x 225 mm
The Revenge of the Young Convict

Collection : Terres de France
Release date : 29/09/2022
Marius is ten years old when he is sentenced to four years in the children’s prison that the Second Empire has created on the Île du Levant. Under the eye of a mysterious voyeur, he is subjected to sadistic abuse that leaves him scarred for life. He promises vengeance to his two companions in misfortune.
Thanks to his former teacher who adopted him, Marius receives an education and, when he comes of age, is hired by the Redon spinning mills in Normandy, where he soon becomes a man of trust. The Redons have a link with the prison of his childhood and, one day, Marius... Thanks to his former teacher who adopted him, Marius receives an education and, when he comes of age, is hired by the Redon spinning mills in Normandy, where he soon becomes a man of trust. The Redons have a link with the prison of his childhood and, one day, Marius sees the woman he immediately identifies as his torturer. In a twist of fate, the woman is murdered before he can carry out his plan for revenge. Who killed her? And why? Many people had reasons to want this monstrous psychopath dead. With breathless suspense, the author mixes family tragedy, love story and enigmatic police investigation.
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EAN : 9782258197725
Shaping : BROCHE
Pages : 288
Size : 140 x 225 mm
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