by Martha Grimes · ISBN 9782266171212
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«Un monde impitoyable» is the novel by Martha Grimes, published in paperback (392 pages, in French).
Paul Giverny, an established thriller writer, pressures his publisher to eliminate a competitor. The egocentric head of the house hires two hitmen, Candy and Karl, but they, being book lovers with scruples, decide to meet their future victim first. The assignment leads to complications and a biting satire on the publishing business.
Novel translated from English (USA) by Philippe Safavi; original title: «Foul matter». Included in the Sang d'encre collection.
For those seeking a crime novel with humour about the inner workings of the publishing world.
Martha Grimes is an American writer of detective fiction. She is best known for a series featuring Richard Jury, a Scotland Yard inspector, and Melrose Plant, an aristocrat turned amateur sleuth.
