In the Absence of Men

Philippe Besson, Frank Wynne

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03 September 2020

Series: Vintage Editions

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FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LIE WITH ME

It is the summer of 1916 and, with German Zeppelins on the skyline, the men of Paris are off at war. For Vincent, the sixteen-year-old son of a prestigious family, the tranquillity of the city sits at odds with the salons and soirees he attends. But, after an electrifying encounter with the enigmatic writer, Marcel P, draws Vincent's desires out into the light, his ever-riskier liaisons with a young solider begin to shape Vincent's future.

Translated by Frank Wynne

'A short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth' Independent

By: Philippe Besson
Translated by: Frank Wynne
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 178mm, Width: 110mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN: 9781784876364
ISBN 10: 1784876364
Series: Vintage Editions
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 03 September 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Philippe Besson is the author of a number of award-winning novels and screenplays. The French edition of Lie With Me sold over 120,000 copies, was a number one bestseller, and won the prestigious Maison de la Presse prize.

Reviews for In the Absence of Men

In the Absence of Men is a short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth. It is particularly notable for a totally convincing portrait of Proust * Michael Arditti, The Independent * An astonishing love story, beautifully told. * Time Out * Besson is brave to include Proust but his courage pays off: this is a beautiful, dreamily experimental novel unafraid of describing either joy or pain. * Metro *