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The Lost Son

Xavier Lombard et le Fils Perdu

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In London, thirty-year-old Leonard Spitz has gone missing, prompting concern from his worried mother, resigned father, and coldly proud sister, Deborah. They suspect his return to drugs, but detective Xavier Lombard uncovers Leonard's involvement with child traffickers before his disappearance. Meanwhile, various characters navigate their lives: Bill, a pet shop owner, gets a puppy; Perkins, a butcher-landlord, raises rent; and three bored teenage girls in Los Angeles spend time in a playground. On Hampstead Heath, a struggling filmmaker attempts to shoot a scene. This debut novel by Eric Leclere introduces Xavier Lombard, a classic hero whose complexities resonate deeply. It blends crime and detective elements with a gripping narrative, evoking both fear and pride in humanity through dark, poetic moments. While a film adaptation featuring Daniel Auteuil and Nastassja Kinski was released, Leclere disowned it, viewing it as a misrepresentation of his work. Critics praise the novel for its compelling character and engaging plot, likening Lombard to Chandler's Marlowe and heralding Leclere as a talented new voice in crime fiction. The story promises to captivate readers with its twists and emotional depth.

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The Lost Son, Eric Leclere

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Année de publication
1999
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Titre
The Lost Son
Sous-titre
Xavier Lombard et le Fils Perdu
Langue
Anglais
Éditeur
Alibi Books
Publié
1999
Format
souple
Pages
438
ISBN10
0953556204
ISBN13
9780953556205
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In London, thirty-year-old Leonard Spitz has gone missing, prompting concern from his worried mother, resigned father, and coldly proud sister, Deborah. They suspect his return to drugs, but detective Xavier Lombard uncovers Leonard's involvement with child traffickers before his disappearance. Meanwhile, various characters navigate their lives: Bill, a pet shop owner, gets a puppy; Perkins, a butcher-landlord, raises rent; and three bored teenage girls in Los Angeles spend time in a playground. On Hampstead Heath, a struggling filmmaker attempts to shoot a scene. This debut novel by Eric Leclere introduces Xavier Lombard, a classic hero whose complexities resonate deeply. It blends crime and detective elements with a gripping narrative, evoking both fear and pride in humanity through dark, poetic moments. While a film adaptation featuring Daniel Auteuil and Nastassja Kinski was released, Leclere disowned it, viewing it as a misrepresentation of his work. Critics praise the novel for its compelling character and engaging plot, likening Lombard to Chandler's Marlowe and heralding Leclere as a talented new voice in crime fiction. The story promises to captivate readers with its twists and emotional depth.