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Black Water Lilies

'A dazzling, unexpected and haunting masterpiece' Daily Mail
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Black Water Lilies by Michel Bussi is a gripping crime thriller set in the picturesque village of Giverny, famous for Monet's water lily paintings. The story weaves together three different perspectives: a young girl, an unfulfilled teacher, and an elderly widow, as they become entwined in a complex murder mystery. The narrative unravels in unexpected ways, keeping you guessing as secrets emerge from the village's past and present.
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If you enjoy intricately woven crime thrillers set in picturesque locations, this book may appeal to you. It offers a compelling mystery intertwined with art, secrets, and deception, all set against the backdrop of the enchanting village of Giverny, famous for Claude Monet's water lily paintings. The narrative cleverly unfolds through different perspectives, keeping you engaged as you unravel the truth behind a puzzling murder.

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Black Water Lilies

From the bestselling author of AFTER THE CRASH ('a novel so extraordinary it reminded me of reading Stieg Larsson for the first time' Sunday Times), a thrilling intrigue about a missing masterpiece. 'A work of genius ... jaw-dropping' Daily Express

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'Ends with one of the most reverberating shocks in modern crime fiction' - Sunday Times

This is the story of thirteen days that begin with one murder and end with another. Jerome Morval, a man whose passion for art was matched only by his passion for women, has been found dead in the stream that runs through the gardens at Giverny, where Monet did his famous paintings. In Jerome's pocket is a postcard of Monet's Water Lilies with the words: Eleven years old. Happy Birthday.

Entangled in the mystery are three women: a young painting prodigy, the seductive village schoolteacher, and an old widow who watches over the village from a mill by the stream. All three of them share a secret. But what do they know about the discovery of Jerome Morval's corpse? And what is the connection to the mysterious Black Water Lilies, a rumoured masterpiece by Monet that has never been found...

'This elegant crime mystery shimmers as delicately as the paintings of Claude Monet that lie at its heart . . . A bestseller in France, it is a dazzling, unexpected and haunting masterpiece' - Daily Mail

An enchanting tale that kept me absolutely hooked as Bussi cleverly breaks all the perceived rules of plotting in a story containing riddles within riddles . . . stunning' - Daily Express

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Black Water Lilies by Michel Bussi is celebrated as a masterpiece, praised for its ingenious plot and intricate connection to Monet's art. Reviewers have hailed it as a haunting and unexpected work, with an ending that delivers a significant twist. The portrayal of a closed community adds depth to this gripping and brilliant crime novel.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474601764

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Contributors:

  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside
  • Translated by Shaun Whiteside

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Michel Bussi is the author of many bestselling novels, including AFTER THE CRASH, BLACK WATER LILIES, and NEVER FORGET.

He is one of the most succesful French authors of all time, with millions of copies sold internationally and over a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone.

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