What You Need From The Night

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'A tragedy of unconditional love' - L'Obs

After the death of his wife, a father raises his two sons alone. His bond with Fus, the eldest, and Gillou, the youngest, is a close one. But their town is not one of opportunity, and it soon becomes clear that the boys are heading down different paths. Gillou sets his sights on university in Paris. Fus, despite his socialist upbringing, falls in with the local far-right group. Though he joins mostly for the camaraderie, their activities, which might on the surface appear harmless, lead to a violent confrontation.

How can a father and son find common ground when everything seems set to break them apart? A sudden tragedy will force them to find an answer.

Tense, sharp and ultimately heartbreaking, Laurent Petitmangin's first novel, What You Need From The Night, shines a spotlight on lives that are unfolding in forgotten corners of France and asks what acts can truly be forgiven.

'Heartbreaking . . . haunts you long after you've put it down'- Liberation

'As sublime as it is painful' - Le Parisien

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Authors:
Petitmangin, Laurent
Year Published:
2023
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781529063509
Number of Pages:
160
Publication Date:
09/02/2023
Publisher:
Pan Macmillan
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9781529063509

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