The Scapegoat

Pennac, Daniel; translated by Ian Monk

ISBN 10: 1860464424 / ISBN 13: 9781860464423

Edité par Harvill Press, London, 1998

A propos de cet article

Humorous French crime thriller of beset complaint-receiver Benjamin Malausséne, the Shop where he works in the Belleville district of Paris, bombs, and a conspiracy. First printing (first edition) in English, with full number string. Hardcover in jacket with minor creasing, else near fine, clean & unmarked. Size: Octavo.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Scapegoat
• Éditeur: Harvill Press, London
• Date de parution: 1998
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 1860464424
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9781860464423
• Reliure: Hard Cover
• Édition: First Edition in English.
• État de l'article: Very Good
• État de la jaquette: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • First Editions
  • Humor
  • Mystery & Crime

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Synopsis

Benjamin Malaussene is a scapegoat. He works for the complaints department of large Parisian department store. One day, when the first of a series of bombs explodes in the toy department, he decides to resist the call of duty and by doing so becomes the prime suspect.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Pathetic, contrite and hapless, Benjamin is nonetheless the scapegoat at The Store: there is nothing for which he cannot be blamed. While his blunders remain minor, most of his unwitting victims can find it in their hearts to forgive him, but when violent explosions begin to follow him around, he inevitably becomes the prime suspect. With his girlfriend Julie by his side, Benjamin thrusts himself into uncovering the mystery, delving deep into underground Paris and pursuing the truth through a maze of bizarre criminality and oppressive shadows.