The Adversary: The Sunday Times bestselling true story of monstrous deception
Jul 2017 · Random House
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On the Saturday morning of January 9, 1993, while Jean Claude Romand was killing his wife and children, I was with mine in a parent-teacher meeting.
With these chilling first words, acclaimed master of psychological suspense, Emmanuel Carrère, begins his exploration of the double life of a respectable doctor, eighteen years of lies, five murders, and the extremes to which ordinary people can go.
Discover the true story that is ‘beyond the imagination of even the best crime writer' (Sunday Times)
'A disturbing look at the dark side of human nature that is powerfully written and beautifully told' Louis Theroux
'Mesmerising' Sunday Telegraph
'Stunning' Evening Standard
'Unputdownable' Washington Post
On the Saturday morning of January 9, 1993, while Jean Claude Romand was killing his wife and children, I was with mine in a parent-teacher meeting.
With these chilling first words, acclaimed master of psychological suspense, Emmanuel Carrère, begins his exploration of the double life of a respe...
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Truck Mitchell
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July 8, 2017
keep my mind open.because you'll learn how scary neighbours/strangers can b the world as too many Jean claude romands just dying to prey on your loved ones!
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June 9, 2019
Great true crime. I wish this guy would write a lot more such books. He's a real journalist with purpose, clarity, and talent. Rare.
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About the author
Emmanuel Carrère is a novelist, journalist, screenwriter and film director. He is the award-winning, internationally renowned author of sixteen books, including V13, Limonov, The Kingdom, 97,196 Words, Yoga and the Sunday Times bestselling The Adversary.
Emmanuel Carrère is a novelist, journalist, screenwriter and film director. He is the award-winning, internationally renowned author of sixteen books, including V13, Limonov, The Kingdom, 97,196 Words, Yoga and the Sunday Times bestselling The Adversary.
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