Vertigo

Name: Vertigo
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782279747
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By Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac

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Summary

Vertigo by Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac is a gripping crime thriller that follows a retired police detective suffering from acrophobia, who is drawn into an intricate web of deception and obsession. Set against a backdrop of suspense, the detective becomes entangled in a mysterious case involving a man requesting him to follow his wife, whom he fears is possessed by a spirit. As the investigation unfolds, themes of identity, reality, and desire blur the boundaries between perception and truth.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this gripping read if you appreciate psychological thrillers intertwined with crime and suspense. The story dives into themes of obsession and identity, keeping you on the edge of your seat as mysteries unravel and tensions build. It's perfect for fans of intricate plots and unexpected twists.

Vertigo

An irresistible gift edition of the novel that inspired Hitchcock's Vertigo

Description

He isn't a cop anymore, but when an old friend asks Flavieres to keep an eye on his dazzlingly beautiful wife, how can he refuse? And so he begins to scour the streets of wartime Paris in search of a woman who belongs to no one, not even to herself.

Soon, intrigue is replaced by obsession, and dreams by nightmares, as the boundaries between the living and the dead begin to blur.

This is the original breath-taking psychological thriller behind Hitchcock's legendary film—the story of a desperate man, tormented by his search for the truth, and ultimately destroyed by a dark, terrible secret.

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Vertigo captivates with its exploration of obsession and deceit, showcasing an intense, chilling narrative. It stands alongside authors like Patricia Highsmith in the psychological crime genre, offering a unique experience compared to the Hitchcock film. Many reviewers praise its psychological depth and consider it a notable piece of Gallic noir.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782279747

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 October 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Vertigo

Contributors:

Translated by Geoffrey Sainsbury

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Pierre Boileau Psychological Thriller Thomas Narcejac

About the Author

Boileau-Narcejac is the nom-de-plume of Pierre Boileau (1906-89) and Thomas Narcejac (1908-98), one of France's most successful writing duos. Boileau and Narcejac both individually received the prestigious Prix du roman d'aventures before beginning a partnership that spanned four decades, from the Fifties to the Eighties, and produced more than fifty thrillers. Their works inspired numerous films, including Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo and Henri-Georges Clouzot's Les Diaboliques, based on their 1952 debut novel She Who Was No More.