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OverviewA gripping tale of hatred, revenge, and lust ... a sinister spellbinder. -- Publishers Weekly Car mechanic Florimond can't believe his luck when a beautiful young newcomer to his sleepy Provence village agrees to marry him. But his bride's motivation is slowly revealed as a cunning plan to avenge a long-ago crime. Told from four fascinating perspectives, this French noir thriller won the prestigious Prix Deux Magots. One Deadly Summer is a true classic of suspense. The most welcome talent since the early Simenons. -- The New York Times A rich and resonant sonata in black ... the taut shaping of a grand master. -- Kirkus Reviews S�bastien Japrisot holds a unique place in contemporary French fiction. With the quality and originality of his writing, Japrisot has hugely contributed to breaking down the barrier between crime fiction and literary fiction. -- Le Monde Full Product DetailsAuthor: S�bastien JaprisotPublisher: Dover Publications Imprint: Dover Publications Dimensions: Width: 12.70cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 20.10cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9780486834337ISBN 10: 0486834336 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 12 June 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFrench author, screenwriter, and film director S�bastien Japrisot (1931-2003) was a translator of the works of J. D. Salinger. In addition to winning the 1978 Prix Deux Magots, his novel One Deadly Summer was adapted into a C�sar-winning film starring Isabelle Adjani. Japrisot's A Very Long Engagement was awarded the Prix Interalli� and made into a film by Am�lie director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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