Black Water Lilies

Inbunden, Engelska, 202215+ år

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Three willful women: one old wicked, one young and selfish, and the third in the prime of her life. A man murdered three ways: stabbed, bludgeoned, and drowned in a stream. The mystery brings brash young Inspector Laurenç to the postcard-perfect Norman village of Giverny, home to Impressionist Claude Monet’s gardens and studio. Like any small town, Giverny has its secrets. But have they to do with greed? Lust? Missing paintings? Jealous husbands? Laurenç soon finds himself head over heels for a pretty schoolteacher—and in over his head. Dider Cassegrain brings Michel Bussi’s bestselling novel to life in lush, delicate watercolors worthy of the famous canvases that lend the book its name: Monet’s immortal Water Lilies…

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-10-04
Mått229 x 279 x 25 mm
Vikt839 g
Ålder15+
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Läsålder15+
Antal sidor144
FörlagMagnetic Press
MedarbetareDidier Cassegrain
ISBN9781951719661

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BOOKLIST -- In this noir-styled graphic novel set in northern France, readers meet three women of different ages and demeanors. All are residents of Giverny, a village in which a philandering ophthalmologist is murdered. The village is strongly tied to Monet and his paintings. With three methods of death possible, it is up to Inspector Laurenç to solve the case. Adapted from the novel Nymphéas noirs (2011), by Michel Bussi, the story is intricately plotted with a large cast of characters, making it read much more like prose than a typical graphic novel. The watercolor illustrations enhance the story, creating a strong sense of place and allowing readers to see Monet’s world through an impressionist's eyes. Some darker outlining, particularly of characters, creates depth and perspective within the frames. Those who have already read the original novel will savor the story with illustrations, while those experiencing it for the first time will fall in love with the lush settings. Hand this to the reader who would otherwise turn up their nose at a graphic novel.