Synopses & Reviews
Brice and Emma had bought their new home together.
Then Emma disappeared. Now, he awaits her return. He gradually comes to know his new neighbors including Blanche, an enigmatic woman in white, who has lived alone since the death of her father, to whom Brice bears a curious resemblance . . .
Synopsis
John Banville recently declared himself a fan, calling
Hows the Pain? masterly.
Beautiful, pared-back prose that is Garniers hallmark.
Synopsis
Boxes is a dark tale of a young couple and their enigmatic new neighbours, from the 'slyly funny' Sunday Times] Pascal Garnier.
'This is quality writing' Crime Review
Brice and Emma had bought their new home in the countryside together. And then Emma disappeared. Now, as he awaits her return, Brice busies himself with DIY and walks around the village. He gradually comes to know his new neighbours including Blanche, an enigmatic woman in white, who has lived on her own in the big house by the graveyard since the death of her father, to whom Brice bears a curious resemblance...
About the Author
Pascal Garnier: Pascal Garnier is a leading figure in contemporary French literature, in the tradition of Georges
Simenon. He lived in a small village in the Ardèche devoting himself to writing and painting. Garnier died in March 2010.