At the start of this novel, a man arrives in the tiny, mysterious nation of Andorra, having left behind his life in America after a terrible tragedy. The world he finds in La Plata, the capital city, is beautiful, enchanted, and somehow not quite real. As he meets the city's inhabitants - the ancient Mrs. Reinhardt, who outlives her lifetime lease on the penthouse in the city's grand hotel; Sophonsobia Quay, the kayaking matriarch of an Andorran dynasty; and the Dents, an Australian couple who share a first name, a gigantic dog, and a volatile secret - the mystery of his new home deepens. When a dead body appears in the harbour, everyone is a suspect, including our narrator. Soon enough we come to wonder how much of Andorra is real, and whom, if anyone, we can trust.

About the Author
Peter Cameron is the author of several novels, including Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You and The Weekend. He lives in New York City.

Reviews
"Wonderful...Mr. Cameron steers us through the final, fantastical events of Alex's story with an unfaltering hand." - The New York Times Book Review"



Book Information
ISBN 9780312428716
Author Peter Cameron
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Picador USA
Publisher Picador USA
Weight(grams) 328g
Dimensions(mm) 218mm * 131mm * 16mm