{"product_id":"9781472292124","title":"The Wide World : An epic novel of family fortune, twisted secrets and love - the first volume in THE GLORIOUS YEARS series","description":"\u003cp\u003eONE OF THE TIMES' FAVOURITE NOVELS OF 2023The first epic novel in THE GLORIOUS YEARS series from the two times winner of the  prestigious Prix-Goncourt'You have the ingredients Balzac would have cooked with. And it is exactly those great 19th century novels that Lemaitre will remind you of' Sunday TimesThe Pelletiers are a prominent French family living in Beirut, dominated by Louis, who has built a hugely successful business manufacturing artisanal soaps. Louis has three sons, but none seems to have the aptitude for commerce he desires.   There's Jean, the eldest, a feckless man who is both lazy and weak. When his ambitious wife suggests a move to France, he jumps at the chance for escape - for Jean has a secret that no-one must ever uncover. Etienne is the youngest son, who travels to Saigon looking for love, and there uncovers financial corruption and violence linked to the very highest officials - evidence that presents a real threat to his own life.   Fran�ois, the middle Pelletier brother,  leaves for Paris and becomes a journalist.  When he reports a shocking and brutal murder, he realises he's uncovered the work of a dangerous serial killer, one who may be very close to home.   Absorbing, colourful and rich with no-holds-barred detail, THE WIDE WORLD is a terrific novel of greed, blackmail, and shocking crime.   'Literature with conviction; a furious talent' L'Obs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45466054852829,"sku":"9781472292124","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/files\/9781472292124.jpg?v=1720104965","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781472292124","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}