{"product_id":"the-readers-room-9781805333555","title":"The Readers' Room","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Red Notebook\u003c\/i\u003e, described as 'Parisian perfection' by Queen Camilla, comes a thrilling murder mystery set in the world of publishing \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A stylish whodunnit blended with an affectionate send-up of the world of books\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Sunday Mirror\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Blends mystery with comedy to great effect\" -- \u003ci\u003eThe Daily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen the manuscript of a debut crime novel arrives at a Parisian publishing house, everyone in the readers' room is convinced it's something special. And, when it's eventually published, the committee for France's highest literary honour, the Prix Goncourt, agrees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut when the shortlist is announced, there's a problem for glamorous editor Violaine Lepage: she has no idea of the author's identity. As the police begin to investigate a series of murders strangely reminiscent of those recounted in the book, Violaine is not the only one looking for answers. And, suffering memory blanks following an aeroplane accident, she's beginning to wonder what role she might play in the story - as well as how to find the mystery author before the prize is announced. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the end it will take the combined investigative powers of a detective, a junior editor, and Violaine's therapist to uncover the truth. They will learn not just about the author of the book, but about the story's origins, and the novel's strange power to exact justice for violence done to a young girl decades ago. But when everything comes to light, one question will remain: can Violaine and the other readers of the mystery manuscript put the past to rest, and find happiness in the present?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Antoine Laurain\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pushkin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/27\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781805333555","brand":"Pushkin Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45175682400393,"sku":"9781805333555","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_594c83e4-d157-4aec-8474-2f54e2c420e9.jpg?v=1768891976","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/the-readers-room-9781805333555","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}