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When a young French author is invited to Egypt as a guest of Cairo's French Embassy, he anticipates a week of literary discussions and official dinners. He certainly does not foresee the extraordinary events that will lead to murder. His fellow author on the trip, Martin Millet, offends Islamic sensibilities with his views on art and literature, and worse: he searches obsessively for an Egyptian woman willing to have sex with him. When Millet disappears, his friend's worst fears are realised, and he is plunged into an Egypt very different from the one he imagined.
Florian Zeller is arguably France's most famous 26-year-old. He is the author of three critically acclaimed novels; the recipient of numerous literary awards; a university lecturer; and a television presenter. He has also written two plays, currently running in Paris. The Fascination of Evil won the prestigious Prix Interallie and has sold over 70,000 copies in France.
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Florian Zeller is arguably France's most famous twenty-five year old. He is the author of three critically acclaimed novels, the recipient of numerous literary awards, and a university lecturer. As a playwright he has written two plays, both of which had successful runs in Paris
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"A book about the dialectic of the manipulated and the manipulator, Fascination of Evil is a surprising reflection on the power of words. With this novel Zeller confirms his place among the best authors of his generation." Nicolas d'Estienne d'Orve, Le Spectacle du Monde "The book is cunning, in a diabolical sense, the construction is perfect...it makes you believe in the future of writing..." Patrick Poivre d'Arvor Marie France "A courageous novel, sensual, and subtle, that reflects on the drifting morals of our societies..." Maxime Romain La Marseillaise"
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- PublisherPushkin Paper
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 1901285650
- ISBN 13 9781901285659
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages200
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