Description
"A captivating psychological thriller" - The Herald. Manfred Baumann is a loner. Socially awkward and perpetually ill at ease, he spends his evenings quietly drinking and surreptitiously observing Adele Bedeau, the sullen but alluring waitress at a drab bistro in the unremarkable small French town of Saint-Louis. But one day, she simply vanishes into thin air. When Georges Gorski, a detective haunted by his failure to solve one of his first murder cases, is called in to investigate the girl's disappearance, Manfred's repressed world is shaken to its core and he is forced to confront the dark secrets of his past. 'The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau' is a literary mystery novel that is, at heart, an engrossing psychological portrayal of an outsider pushed to the limit by his own feverish imagination.
About the Author
Graeme Macrae Burnet is one of Scotland's brightest literary talents, whose second novel, His Bloody Project (Contraband, 2015), was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the LA Times Book Awards. It received universal critical acclaim and has been published around the world, becoming a bestseller and winning awards in several countries. His first novel, The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau (Contraband, 2014), is a literary mystery for which Graeme received a New Writer's Award from the Scottish Book Trust. It was longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award and became a cult hit, as is the sequel, his third novel, The Accident on the A35. Before writing full-time, Graeme worked as an English teacher in various parts of Europe and as a researcher for television in Scotland. He has degrees in English Literature and International Security Studies.
Reviews
Featured in The List's Top Scottish Books of 2014. 'Burnet skilfully knits together a solid detective story and a compelling character study to make a captivating psychological thriller - Very accessible and thoroughly satisfying.' - Alastair Mabbott, The Herald. 'A character driven plot that is incredibly engaging. Rural France provides an alluring setting, while the writing is evocative and the characters intriguing. The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau is a great read.' - We Love This Book. 'A strikingly singular talent, Burnet blends a gripping story with compelling characters and surprising sweeps of the imagination. This is an accomplished, elegantly written and exciting first novel.' - Will Mackie, Booktrust. 'Burnet has completely nailed the tone, colour and sly wit - beautifully and convincingly drawn.' - Michael J Malone. 'Immensely seductive' - J David Simons. 'This psychological thriller is the Scottish answer to the Scandinavian crime wave.' - Leila Cruickshank, Scottish Booktrust Summer Sizzlers
Awards
Commended for Waverton Good Reads 2014.
Book Information
ISBN 9781908643605
Author Graeme Macrae Burnet
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint Contraband
Publisher Saraband
About the Author
Graeme Macrae Burnet is one of Scotland's brightest literary talents, whose second novel, His Bloody Project (Contraband, 2015), was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the LA Times Book Awards. It received universal critical acclaim and has been published around the world, becoming a bestseller and winning awards in several countries. His first novel, The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau (Contraband, 2014), is a literary mystery for which Graeme received a New Writer's Award from the Scottish Book Trust. It was longlisted for the Waverton Good Read Award and became a cult hit, as is the sequel, his third novel, The Accident on the A35. Before writing full-time, Graeme worked as an English teacher in various parts of Europe and as a researcher for television in Scotland. He has degrees in English Literature and International Security Studies.
Reviews
Featured in The List's Top Scottish Books of 2014. 'Burnet skilfully knits together a solid detective story and a compelling character study to make a captivating psychological thriller - Very accessible and thoroughly satisfying.' - Alastair Mabbott, The Herald. 'A character driven plot that is incredibly engaging. Rural France provides an alluring setting, while the writing is evocative and the characters intriguing. The Disappearance of Adele Bedeau is a great read.' - We Love This Book. 'A strikingly singular talent, Burnet blends a gripping story with compelling characters and surprising sweeps of the imagination. This is an accomplished, elegantly written and exciting first novel.' - Will Mackie, Booktrust. 'Burnet has completely nailed the tone, colour and sly wit - beautifully and convincingly drawn.' - Michael J Malone. 'Immensely seductive' - J David Simons. 'This psychological thriller is the Scottish answer to the Scandinavian crime wave.' - Leila Cruickshank, Scottish Booktrust Summer Sizzlers
Awards
Commended for Waverton Good Reads 2014.
Book Information
ISBN 9781908643605
Author Graeme Macrae Burnet
Format Paperback
Page Count 252
Imprint Contraband
Publisher Saraband
