“The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair” was published in 2012 and immediately became a bestseller. Barely having hit the shelves, the book sold in huge numbers in France alone and was translated into thirty languages, while its author, twenty-seven-year-old Swiss writer Joël Dicker, received the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française and the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens. The story, with its dizzying plot and unexpected ending, is set in the United States. Young, successful novelist Marcus Goldman is suffering from a lack of inspiration and goes to seek help from his mentor, the famous writer Harry Quebert. However, it suddenly turns out that Harry himself is the one in need of help, having been accused of a murder that took place in a quiet American town 33 years ago. To save Harry from the electric chair, Marcus undertakes his own investigation and attempts to unravel a complex web of lies, long-buried secrets, and fatal coincidences. And in the process, he receives thirty-one tips on how to write a bestseller.
Author: Joël Dicker
Translator: Irina Staf
Pages: 720 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 220x150 mm
