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ONE OF THE TIMES'' FAVOURITE NOVELS OF 2023

''The Wide World is one of his best . . . Compellingly plotted, stuffed with great characters, thought-provokingly situated in history - honestly, what else do you want from a novel?'' The Times

''Literature with conviction; a furious talent'' L''Obs

The first volume of THE GLORIOUS YEARS series, translated by Frank Wynne

Beirut, 1948. The Pelletier family returns...

''Over the years, the annual Pelletier family pilgrimage down the avenue des Français
had known many variations, but never before had it taken on the air of a funeral cortège...''

The Pelletiers are a hugely prominent French family living in Beirut. Louis Pelletier has spent years building his soap business, dominating the manufacturing market. Now, he wants to pass on the leadership, but choosing which son to takeover from him is proving challenging.

Je

The Wide World

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 1 June 2023
      ISBN-13 9781472292100
      978-1472292100
      ISBN-10 1472292103

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ONE OF THE TIMES'' FAVOURITE NOVELS OF 2023

      ''The Wide World is one of his best . . . Compellingly plotted, stuffed with great characters, thought-provokingly situated in history - honestly, what else do you want from a novel?'' The Times

      ''Literature with conviction; a furious talent'' L''Obs

      The first volume of THE GLORIOUS YEARS series, translated by Frank Wynne

      Beirut, 1948. The Pelletier family returns...

      ''Over the years, the annual Pelletier family pilgrimage down the avenue des Français
      had known many variations, but never before had it taken on the air of a funeral cortège...''

      The Pelletiers are a hugely prominent French family living in Beirut. Louis Pelletier has spent years building his soap business, dominating the manufacturing market. Now, he wants to pass on the leadership, but choosing which son to takeover from him is proving challenging.

      Je

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