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The Mystery of Henri Pick

By David Foenkinos
Series: Walter Presents
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The Mystery of Henri Pick by David Foenkinos explores the unexpected discovery of a remarkable manuscript in a small-town French library. The manuscript, attributed to a deceased local pizza maker who supposedly never wrote anything, becomes a literary sensation. As questions arise about its true origins, an intriguing investigation unfolds, unearthing secrets and unexpected connections in the world of publishing and beyond.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love humorous and clever literary mysteries that explore the fascinating world of publishing and the secrets of a small-town library. It combines intrigue with a charming exploration of human nature, making it perfect for those who appreciate a mix of wit and heart in their reading.

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The Mystery of Henri Pick

The delightful first title in a new series - a fast-paced comic mystery enriched by a deep love of books.

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In the small town of Crozon in Brittany, a library houses manuscripts that were rejected for publication: the faded dreams of aspiring writers. Visiting while on holiday, young editor Delphine Despero is thrilled to discover a novel so powerful that she feels compelled to bring it back to Paris to publish it.

The book is a sensation, prompting fevered interest in the identity of its author—apparently one Henri Pick, a now-deceased pizza chef from Crozon. Sceptics cry that the whole thing is a hoax: how could this man have written such a masterpiece? An obstinate journalist, Jean-Michel Rouche, heads to Brittany to investigate.

By turns farcical and moving, The Mystery of Henri Pick is a fast-paced comic mystery enriched by a deep love of books—and of the authors who write them.

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i>The Mystery of Henri Pick by David Foenkinos is celebrated for its playful yet insightful exploration of the literary world, often described as a charming and witty caper full of humour and intelligence. Critics praise its delightful and novel premise, with some noting its quintessentially French character. Its mix of lightness and depth, complemented by satire of the French publishing scene, makes it a thoroughly engaging read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782275824

Publisher: Pushkin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pushkin Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Sam Taylor
  • Translated by Sam Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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David Foenkinos Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Walter Presents

About the Author

Novelist, screenwriter and musician David Foenkinos was born in 1974. He is the author of fourteen novels that have been translated into forty languages. Several of his works have been adapted for film, including Delicacy (2011). The Mystery of Henri Pick is the first title in a new collaboration with Channel 4's Walter Presents.

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