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Beschreibung

The Secret History meets Saltburn in this captivating and darkly seductive tale of art, obsession and the perilous cost of reinvention.

'Lucienis thrilling in every way-the propulsive narrative, the knife-sharp prose, the nuanced and multi-faceted characters, the unflinching exploration of class, ego, art, and authenticity ... an utterly original and deeply affecting novel.' Bret Anthony Johnston

His greatest gift was the art of deceit...

When Christopher "Atlas" Novotny arrives at Harvard, he is completely unprepared for the privileged world that awaits him. There he meets his roommate, Lucien Orsini-Conti, who is bold, confident and sophisticated - everything Atlas wishes he could be.

In awe of Lucien, Atlas is soon swept into a glittering new world of lavish parties and elite social clubs. But when he struggles to afford his new lifestyle, Lucien, sensing a willing disciple, offers a daring solution.

As their underhand methods draw them into a dangerous game of deceit, Lucien's behaviour grows more erratic. Is Lucien all that he seems, or does his charismatic façade conceal something much more sinister?

The Secret History meets Saltburn in this captivating and darkly seductive tale of art, obsession and the perilous cost of reinvention.

'Lucienis thrilling in every way-the propulsive narrative, the knife-sharp prose, the nuanced and multi-faceted characters, the unflinching exploration of class, ego, art, and authenticity ... an utterly original and deeply affecting novel.' Bret Anthony Johnston

His greatest gift was the art of deceit...

When Christopher "Atlas" Novotny arrives at Harvard, he is completely unprepared for the privileged world that awaits him. There he meets his roommate, Lucien Orsini-Conti, who is bold, confident and sophisticated - everything Atlas wishes he could be.

In awe of Lucien, Atlas is soon swept into a glittering new world of lavish parties and elite social clubs. But when he struggles to afford his new lifestyle, Lucien, sensing a willing disciple, offers a daring solution.

As their underhand methods draw them into a dangerous game of deceit, Lucien's behaviour grows more erratic. Is Lucien all that he seems, or does his charismatic façade conceal something much more sinister?

Über den Autor

Born in London, J. R. Thornton graduated from Harvard College in 2014 where he studied history, English, and Chinese. An internationally ranked junior tennis player, he competed for Harvard and on the professional circuit. He was a member of the inaugural class of Schwarzman Scholars, obtaining an M.A. from Tsinghua University in Beijing. He now lives in Italy, working for AC Milan. Lucien is his second novel.

Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Genre: Importe, Krimis & Thriller
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781836432579
ISBN-10: 1836432577
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Thornton, J. R.
Hersteller: Oneworld Publications
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 195 x 129 x 35 mm
Von/Mit: J. R. Thornton
Erscheinungsdatum: 19.03.2026
Gewicht: 0,28 kg
Artikel-ID: 134640902

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