The Secret Lives of Writers
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Book Introduction
- A word from MD
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Guillaume Musso's new thriller features a storyline and twists of epic proportions.A famous writer who goes into seclusion on a remote island after declaring he will stop writing, a reporter who investigates the author's connection to a mysterious family murder case, and the discovery of a woman's body on the island.
A diabolical secret hidden in a tail-chasing revenge drama is revealed.
A Guillaume Musso thriller with a twist and ending that surpasses imagination.
November 22, 2019. Novel/Poetry PD Kim Do-hoon
What is the secret behind the mysterious murder case and the writer living on the island?
- A story of all time that will have you ravenously sucked in as soon as you start reading!
Guillaume Musso's new book of 2019! #1 bestseller in France!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is Guillaume Musso's 16th full-length novel to be published in Korea.
Guillaume Musso is currently the most notable writer in France, with all 15 novels he published since, including “Save Me,” which was a million-seller and remained on the bestseller list for over 200 weeks, reaching number one on the bestseller list.
The Guillaume Musso craze is still hot, as evidenced by his having ranked first for seven consecutive years in the bestselling author rankings conducted annually by Le Figaro and the [French Booksellers Association].
It is also much loved by domestic readers, and in 2016, "Will You Be There?" became the first French novel to be made into a Korean film, creating a buzz.
The 2018 work 『Miss and the Night』 is currently being produced as a six-part drama on 『FR2』.
Guillaume Musso's novels are famous for being a hybrid genre that combines romance, fantasy, and thriller, but recently the proportion of thrillers has been overwhelmingly increasing.
Guillaume Musso's thrillers, including "Tomorrow," "Central Park," "The Girl from Brooklyn," "A Paris Apartment," "The Lady and the Night," and "The Secret Lives of Writers," have been published in over 40 countries around the world, including France, and have received rave reviews.
French media took note of Guillaume Musso's achievement of being the 'number one bestseller for 15 consecutive years' and announced the continued existence of the 'Guillaume Musso phenomenon' with comments such as 'the author who best suits the word 'page-turner'' and 'the author who always surprises readers with a twist that goes beyond the limits of imagination'.
"The Secret Lives of Writers" captivates readers with its gripping story and devilish twists.
The novel is set on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature remains intact.
Beaumont Island is a place where beautiful and bizarre natural environments are preserved intact, where residents gather every morning at the island's central cafe for an aperitif before starting their day, and where the island boasts a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the sea, warm weather, and idyllic, leisurely scenery.
The once peaceful island of Beaumont is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree and the police impose a lockdown on the island.
- A story of all time that will have you ravenously sucked in as soon as you start reading!
Guillaume Musso's new book of 2019! #1 bestseller in France!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is Guillaume Musso's 16th full-length novel to be published in Korea.
Guillaume Musso is currently the most notable writer in France, with all 15 novels he published since, including “Save Me,” which was a million-seller and remained on the bestseller list for over 200 weeks, reaching number one on the bestseller list.
The Guillaume Musso craze is still hot, as evidenced by his having ranked first for seven consecutive years in the bestselling author rankings conducted annually by Le Figaro and the [French Booksellers Association].
It is also much loved by domestic readers, and in 2016, "Will You Be There?" became the first French novel to be made into a Korean film, creating a buzz.
The 2018 work 『Miss and the Night』 is currently being produced as a six-part drama on 『FR2』.
Guillaume Musso's novels are famous for being a hybrid genre that combines romance, fantasy, and thriller, but recently the proportion of thrillers has been overwhelmingly increasing.
Guillaume Musso's thrillers, including "Tomorrow," "Central Park," "The Girl from Brooklyn," "A Paris Apartment," "The Lady and the Night," and "The Secret Lives of Writers," have been published in over 40 countries around the world, including France, and have received rave reviews.
French media took note of Guillaume Musso's achievement of being the 'number one bestseller for 15 consecutive years' and announced the continued existence of the 'Guillaume Musso phenomenon' with comments such as 'the author who best suits the word 'page-turner'' and 'the author who always surprises readers with a twist that goes beyond the limits of imagination'.
"The Secret Lives of Writers" captivates readers with its gripping story and devilish twists.
The novel is set on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature remains intact.
Beaumont Island is a place where beautiful and bizarre natural environments are preserved intact, where residents gather every morning at the island's central cafe for an aperitif before starting their day, and where the island boasts a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the sea, warm weather, and idyllic, leisurely scenery.
The once peaceful island of Beaumont is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree and the police impose a lockdown on the island.
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index
prolog
A writer who no longer writes
angel with golden hair
The truth that cannot be expressed in words
Epilogue
Translator's Note
A writer who no longer writes
angel with golden hair
The truth that cannot be expressed in words
Epilogue
Translator's Note
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Into the book
After graduating from college, I worked various part-time jobs for two years to pay my monthly rent, while simultaneously pouring all my creative energy into writing novels.
The novel he completed that way was 『Shyness on the Mountaintop』, and after sending it to about 10 publishers, it was rejected by every single one of them.
I pinned every single letter informing me that I couldn't publish to the corkboard on the wall above my desk.
Every time I pinned a rejection letter to the corkboard, it felt like a sharp pin was being jabbed into my heart.
Because I had a particularly strong passion for writing, I was deeply hurt by not being recognized by a publisher.
Fortunately, the despair didn't last long.
At least until now, I have firmly believed that failure is the waiting room that ultimately leads to success.
Stephen King was finally able to publish Carrie after suffering thirty setbacks.
Half of the publishers based in London are Joan K.
The first book in Rowling's Harry Potter series was criticized as being "too long for young children."
Before it became the world's best-selling science fiction novel, Frank Herbert's Dune was rejected by publishers at least twenty times.
Francis Scott Fitzgerald, for example, plastered an entire wall in his study with the 122 rejection letters he received every time he submitted a short story to a publisher.
--- pp.
24~25
Gregoire took a leather-bound guestbook out of a drawer and held it out to me as if in a silent command to read it.
It's not that it's not, but among the photos attached to the guestbook, there's Michel Tournier, JMG
There were the faces of Le Clézio, Françoise Sagan, Jean Dormesson, John Irving, John le Carré, and Nathan Fowles, the man I most wanted to meet.
“It’s a real shame that such a historic bookstore has to close.”
“I have no regrets,” Gregoire said without any hesitation.
“How can you run a bookstore if people don’t read books?”
I tried to correct him.
“The number of people buying and reading books has decreased significantly compared to before.
I think there are still many people who like to read, even though it's not a paper book.
“Because instead of paper books, we read through various methods like Kindle, audiobooks, and Facebook.”
Gregoire turned off the stove when he heard a whistle from the Italian coffee maker.
"You know what I'm talking about, don't you? I'm talking about 'true literature,' not entertainment publications."
The words 'true literature' or 'true writer' always came out of the mouths of people like Grégoire.
I've never told anyone that a book is worth reading and that they should read it, or that a book is just trash and they shouldn't read it.
Because I was never given the right to say that.
--- pp.
37~38
“If I were your age, I would have other ambitions than becoming a writer.”
“Why?”
“Being a writer is the most unattractive life in the world,” Nathan Fowles said with a deep sigh.
“Writers have to live like zombies every day.
A life isolated from other people.
A lonely life.
Do you want to spend all day sitting in front of your computer in your pajamas, munching on a slice of cold pizza? Your eyes will be irritated by the electromagnetic radiation emanating from your computer, and your only conversation partners will be fictional characters you've conjured up in your head.
Those fictional characters are driving you crazy.
Moreover, after racking my brain for days and nights, I managed to write just one or two sentences, but the readers were indifferent and didn't even pay attention for a second.
“That’s what a writer’s life is like.”
--- p.
53
“Historically, writers have been the worst liars.”
“The greatest liars in history are politicians, historians, and journalists, in that order.
“I can never agree with the opinion that writers are liars.”
“Writers lie so naturally under the guise of telling stories about life.
Human life is not so simple as to be reduced to an equation or crammed into a novel.
Yet, novels have a much greater impact on people than non-fiction.
“If we call a novel fiction, doesn’t that mean it’s a lie?”
“In fact, you could say the opposite.
There's something Philip Roth said about the novel.
“Novels provide the writer with lies that can express truths that cannot be expressed in words.”
“That makes sense.”
Nathan suddenly found all this back and forth annoying.
“If we were to discuss what a novel is, I don’t think we would be able to come to a conclusion even if we debated about it all night.
By the way, what gift do you have for me?”
“I have a story to tell you, and it will make a great gift.”
--- pp.
105~106
I picked up the laptop computer that was sitting at the foot of the bed.
It was to record notes for writing a novel.
Since last night I've been writing like crazy.
In one breath, several pages were filled up on their own.
I couldn't judge how much of what I was writing had novelistic value, but at least I could shake off the feeling that a powerful destiny was leading me into the story.
A true story stronger than fiction, if my hunch is correct, there seems to be a story with a significant main stream.
Why do I think Apolline's death is just the tip of the iceberg?
Perhaps the reason was that people's excited attitude seemed somehow suspicious.
Despite its peaceful appearance, Beaumont Island clearly harbored a profound secret, one that seemed unprepared to reveal its true colors to the world.
Anyway, I became a character in the novel I was writing.
It was the same principle as when I read a book as a child, I would empathize with the characters and become the heroes in the book without even realizing it.
These feelings of mine were further strengthened by various events that occurred later.
--- pp.
138~139
The Verneuil family murders occurred on the night of June 11, 2000.
It was also the day of the first match of the French national football team participating in Euro 2000.
That evening, Alexandre Verneuil and his wife Sophia held a family dinner party to celebrate their son Theo's eleventh birthday.
Sophia, a dentist, ran a dental clinic in Roche Street.
It was a hospital famous for having the largest number of regular patients in Paris.
The Verneuil family lived on the third floor of an apartment building facing the Boulevard Beausejour in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
The apartment was built in the 1930s, and when looking out from the house, you could see the Eiffel Tower and the Lanternague Gardens at a glance.
I was very upset when I saw the pictures of Theo on the Internet.
Looking at the child's face—his playful face, his gap-toothed teeth, his messy blond hair, and his round, primary-colored glasses—I was reminded of myself at that age.
Eighteen years have passed since the incident, but it is still unclear who committed such a horrific murder and why.
When detectives from the Violent Crimes Squad (BAC 75N), who had responded to a report from a neighbor living in the building next door at 12:15 that night, arrived at Verneuil's house, the front door was wide open.
Alexandre Verneuil was lying on the floor of the hallway with his skull fractured after being shot at close range.
Sophia was lying on the kitchen doorstep, her life cut short by a bullet fired by the killer through the center of her chest.
Theo, who had been shot in the back by the criminal, was lying in the hallway in a gruesome state that was horrifying to look at.
The novel he completed that way was 『Shyness on the Mountaintop』, and after sending it to about 10 publishers, it was rejected by every single one of them.
I pinned every single letter informing me that I couldn't publish to the corkboard on the wall above my desk.
Every time I pinned a rejection letter to the corkboard, it felt like a sharp pin was being jabbed into my heart.
Because I had a particularly strong passion for writing, I was deeply hurt by not being recognized by a publisher.
Fortunately, the despair didn't last long.
At least until now, I have firmly believed that failure is the waiting room that ultimately leads to success.
Stephen King was finally able to publish Carrie after suffering thirty setbacks.
Half of the publishers based in London are Joan K.
The first book in Rowling's Harry Potter series was criticized as being "too long for young children."
Before it became the world's best-selling science fiction novel, Frank Herbert's Dune was rejected by publishers at least twenty times.
Francis Scott Fitzgerald, for example, plastered an entire wall in his study with the 122 rejection letters he received every time he submitted a short story to a publisher.
--- pp.
24~25
Gregoire took a leather-bound guestbook out of a drawer and held it out to me as if in a silent command to read it.
It's not that it's not, but among the photos attached to the guestbook, there's Michel Tournier, JMG
There were the faces of Le Clézio, Françoise Sagan, Jean Dormesson, John Irving, John le Carré, and Nathan Fowles, the man I most wanted to meet.
“It’s a real shame that such a historic bookstore has to close.”
“I have no regrets,” Gregoire said without any hesitation.
“How can you run a bookstore if people don’t read books?”
I tried to correct him.
“The number of people buying and reading books has decreased significantly compared to before.
I think there are still many people who like to read, even though it's not a paper book.
“Because instead of paper books, we read through various methods like Kindle, audiobooks, and Facebook.”
Gregoire turned off the stove when he heard a whistle from the Italian coffee maker.
"You know what I'm talking about, don't you? I'm talking about 'true literature,' not entertainment publications."
The words 'true literature' or 'true writer' always came out of the mouths of people like Grégoire.
I've never told anyone that a book is worth reading and that they should read it, or that a book is just trash and they shouldn't read it.
Because I was never given the right to say that.
--- pp.
37~38
“If I were your age, I would have other ambitions than becoming a writer.”
“Why?”
“Being a writer is the most unattractive life in the world,” Nathan Fowles said with a deep sigh.
“Writers have to live like zombies every day.
A life isolated from other people.
A lonely life.
Do you want to spend all day sitting in front of your computer in your pajamas, munching on a slice of cold pizza? Your eyes will be irritated by the electromagnetic radiation emanating from your computer, and your only conversation partners will be fictional characters you've conjured up in your head.
Those fictional characters are driving you crazy.
Moreover, after racking my brain for days and nights, I managed to write just one or two sentences, but the readers were indifferent and didn't even pay attention for a second.
“That’s what a writer’s life is like.”
--- p.
53
“Historically, writers have been the worst liars.”
“The greatest liars in history are politicians, historians, and journalists, in that order.
“I can never agree with the opinion that writers are liars.”
“Writers lie so naturally under the guise of telling stories about life.
Human life is not so simple as to be reduced to an equation or crammed into a novel.
Yet, novels have a much greater impact on people than non-fiction.
“If we call a novel fiction, doesn’t that mean it’s a lie?”
“In fact, you could say the opposite.
There's something Philip Roth said about the novel.
“Novels provide the writer with lies that can express truths that cannot be expressed in words.”
“That makes sense.”
Nathan suddenly found all this back and forth annoying.
“If we were to discuss what a novel is, I don’t think we would be able to come to a conclusion even if we debated about it all night.
By the way, what gift do you have for me?”
“I have a story to tell you, and it will make a great gift.”
--- pp.
105~106
I picked up the laptop computer that was sitting at the foot of the bed.
It was to record notes for writing a novel.
Since last night I've been writing like crazy.
In one breath, several pages were filled up on their own.
I couldn't judge how much of what I was writing had novelistic value, but at least I could shake off the feeling that a powerful destiny was leading me into the story.
A true story stronger than fiction, if my hunch is correct, there seems to be a story with a significant main stream.
Why do I think Apolline's death is just the tip of the iceberg?
Perhaps the reason was that people's excited attitude seemed somehow suspicious.
Despite its peaceful appearance, Beaumont Island clearly harbored a profound secret, one that seemed unprepared to reveal its true colors to the world.
Anyway, I became a character in the novel I was writing.
It was the same principle as when I read a book as a child, I would empathize with the characters and become the heroes in the book without even realizing it.
These feelings of mine were further strengthened by various events that occurred later.
--- pp.
138~139
The Verneuil family murders occurred on the night of June 11, 2000.
It was also the day of the first match of the French national football team participating in Euro 2000.
That evening, Alexandre Verneuil and his wife Sophia held a family dinner party to celebrate their son Theo's eleventh birthday.
Sophia, a dentist, ran a dental clinic in Roche Street.
It was a hospital famous for having the largest number of regular patients in Paris.
The Verneuil family lived on the third floor of an apartment building facing the Boulevard Beausejour in the 16th arrondissement of Paris.
The apartment was built in the 1930s, and when looking out from the house, you could see the Eiffel Tower and the Lanternague Gardens at a glance.
I was very upset when I saw the pictures of Theo on the Internet.
Looking at the child's face—his playful face, his gap-toothed teeth, his messy blond hair, and his round, primary-colored glasses—I was reminded of myself at that age.
Eighteen years have passed since the incident, but it is still unclear who committed such a horrific murder and why.
When detectives from the Violent Crimes Squad (BAC 75N), who had responded to a report from a neighbor living in the building next door at 12:15 that night, arrived at Verneuil's house, the front door was wide open.
Alexandre Verneuil was lying on the floor of the hallway with his skull fractured after being shot at close range.
Sophia was lying on the kitchen doorstep, her life cut short by a bullet fired by the killer through the center of her chest.
Theo, who had been shot in the back by the criminal, was lying in the hallway in a gruesome state that was horrifying to look at.
--- pp.
199~200
199~200
Publisher's Review
1.
What is the secret behind the mysterious murder case and the writer living on the island?
- A story of all time that will have you ravenously sucked in as soon as you start reading!
Guillaume Musso's new book of 2019! #1 bestseller in France!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is Guillaume Musso's 16th full-length novel to be published in Korea.
Guillaume Musso is currently the most notable writer in France, with all 15 novels he published since, including “Save Me,” which was a million-seller and remained on the bestseller list for over 200 weeks, reaching number one on the bestseller list.
The Guillaume Musso craze is still hot, as evidenced by his having ranked first for seven consecutive years in the bestselling author rankings conducted annually by Le Figaro and the [French Booksellers Association].
It is also much loved by domestic readers, and in 2016, "Will You Be There?" became the first French novel to be made into a Korean film, creating a buzz.
The 2018 work 『Miss and the Night』 is currently being produced as a six-part drama on 『FR2』.
Guillaume Musso's novels are famous for being a hybrid genre that combines romance, fantasy, and thriller, but recently the proportion of thrillers has been overwhelmingly increasing.
Guillaume Musso's thrillers, including "Tomorrow," "Central Park," "The Girl from Brooklyn," "A Paris Apartment," "The Lady and the Night," and "The Secret Lives of Writers," have been published in over 40 countries around the world, including France, and have received rave reviews.
French media took note of Guillaume Musso's achievement of being the 'number one bestseller for 15 consecutive years' and announced the continued existence of the 'Guillaume Musso phenomenon' with comments such as 'the author who best suits the word 'page-turner'' and 'the author who always surprises readers with a twist that goes beyond the limits of imagination'.
"The Secret Lives of Writers" captivates readers with its gripping story and devilish twists.
The novel is set on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature remains intact.
Beaumont Island is a place where beautiful and bizarre natural environments are preserved intact, where residents gather every morning at the island's central cafe for an aperitif before starting their day, and where the island boasts a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the sea, warm weather, and idyllic, leisurely scenery.
The once peaceful island of Beaumont is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree and the police impose a lockdown on the island.
The main characters who drive the novel are Raphaël Bataille, who decides to stay on the island to meet Nathan Fowles, a writer he has admired, to show him his works and get advice; Nathan Fowles, who became a best-selling author overnight after publishing three novels but declared that he would stop writing and has been living in seclusion on the island for nearly 20 years; Mathilde Monnet, a reporter for Le Temps, who visits the island to uncover the secrets of Nathan, who left behind all kinds of speculations and riddles; and Grégoire Audibert, who is considering closing his bookstore, leaving behind his past glory due to slumping sales.
Why did Nathan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who rose to prominence, suddenly announce he would stop writing and retreat to Beaumont? Who was responsible for the murders of the renowned doctor Alexandre Verneuil and his family in Paris's 7th arrondissement? What was Mathilde's purpose in secretly investigating Nathan's case on the island? Did Nathan, as he claims, abandon his writing career to pursue a life of peace and leisure, or does he harbor a hidden secret, as many suspect?
2.
Find the final puzzle piece to complete the twist of revenge and demonic reversal!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" unfolds with the story of Nathan's past, from 1998 when he declared his retirement from writing to 2000 when the Verneuil family was murdered, and the stories of Raphael, who is now working as a clerk at a bookstore on Beaumont Island in 2018, and Mathilde, who is pursuing the secret of an incident from 20 years ago.
A couple vacationing in Hawaii dropped their camera into the ocean, and it drifted nearly 10,000 kilometers for 15 years before being found by an American businesswoman jogging on Baishawan Beach in Taipei. She left the camera on a flight to New York, and it ended up in the lost and found office at JFK Airport, then ended up in the baggage claim area in Scottsboro. The American man who bought the camera recovered the memory chip and connected it to his computer, discovering many of the photos inside.
That difficult process makes me realize the saying, 'Necessity comes disguised as chance.'
The photos in the camera bring back to the surface the murder of the Verneuil family, which had remained a mystery for 20 years.
The case, which had been dragged out without any clues from the police, is once again in the spotlight, leaping back in time as the past history of Apolline, who was found dead on Beaumont Island, is revealed.
The camera's memory chip contains photos of Apolline and Karim, who were lovers, as well as photos of the Verneuil family that appear to have been taken before that.
This is proof that Apolline and Karim stole the camera from Verneuil's house.
The final puzzle piece that will reveal the full story of an incident that has been shrouded in mystery for the past 20 years is on the verge of coming together.
Mathilde believes the puzzle piece she has is the only evidence that will reveal the truth, but Nathan pulls out a twist no one could have imagined.
The novel is narrated by aspiring writer Raphael, and the author Nathan is the central character who holds the key to the story.
As a result, there are many sharp and blunt remarks about the author's life.
It mainly takes the form of Raphael asking questions and Nathan answering.
These are words that aspiring writers should ponder at least once.
It is possible to guess that the stories of writers that Nathan talks about are probably the product of Guillaume Musso's own experiences.
'Being a writer is not a part-time job.
You have to be tied up in work 24 hours a day.
You have to be constantly on guard, without any opportunity to rest comfortably.
If an idea suddenly pops into your head that could enrich your novel or give your characters a sense of depth, you should write it down without delay.
'The writer has a closer relationship with his characters than with his family or friends.'
'The first quality of a writer is an honest ass.'
-Dani Laferrière
'Even if you're a writer of three novels, you can't be sure that you'll be able to write a fourth one easily.
Because writing is a field without set methods, rules, or milestones.
'If you want to meet a writer because you like his writing, isn't that a bit like saying you want to meet a goose because you like foie gras?'
'A writer can never have a vacation.
For a writer, life is about writing or thinking about writing.'
-Eugène Ionesco
If you look at the above phrases in the text, you will understand why the title of this novel is 『The Secret Lives of Writers』.
Guillaume Musso's magic, which always captures readers' attention with rapid developments and surprising twists, continues in this novel.
Once you open the book, you will be drawn in without fail, and the conclusions you reach will shock you beyond your imagination.
The shocking twists and endings that Guillaume Musso presents are also the reason why his second novel, "Afterwards," has never once fallen off the number one bestseller list in France for 18 years since its publication in 2004.
Guillaume Musso's recently published novels have differed significantly in content from his early works, but as expected from an author who has always presented new and creative works, he has once again captured readers' attention with an unpredictable story.
3.
Why did famous author Nathan declare that he would stop writing and leave for Beaumont Island?
-Plot Summary of "The Secret Lives of Writers"
In 1999, Nathan Fowles, who had become a famous author overnight with three novels, declared that he would stop writing and began living in seclusion on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature was preserved.
Readers continue to flock to Nathan's novels, which have been huge hits, and the announcement of a successful author's end of writing sends a huge shockwave not only to the literary world but also to readers.
Since 1999, Nathan has not written or given interviews for nearly 20 years, but the world's fascination with this enigmatic writer shows no sign of abating.
For this reason, Beaumont Island, where the wild natural environment is preserved intact, is a popular destination on people's bucket lists.
However, Beaumont Island is a private property of an Italian businessman, and the landowner does not want it to be overdeveloped. The locals also do not want tourists to flock there, so they do not want to change the poor operating conditions of the ferry that operates three times a day.
Moreover, there are no hotels, pensions, or even guesthouses on Bomont Island, so anyone wishing to stay on the island has no choice but to use the officially designated campsites.
Nathan's house is located at the bottom of a cliff facing the sea.
The house is built between rocks, and through its large windows you can always see the sea, and feel the waves crashing against the rocks and breaking into foam as if you were on the deck of a ship.
Why did Nathan give up his career as a writer at the peak of his success to come to the island?
Many journalists have visited Beaumont Island to meet Nathan to solve the mystery, but many have returned empty-handed after seeing only the tightly closed gate.
Aspiring writer Raphael Bataille is so captivated by Nathan's three novels that he has a strong desire to meet him.
Nathan, who has sent his own novel to several publishers but has been coldly rejected, finally wants to meet Nathan, a writer he has always admired, and get advice on his novel.
He happens to be working part-time at the only bookstore on Beaumont Island, and is excited to meet Nathan.
Raphael finally goes to see Nathan and asks for advice on his novel, but is refused.
Raphael returns to the bookstore, leaving the manuscript of his novel at Nathan's house without a fight.
Mathilde Monnet, a reporter for Le Temps, comes to see Nathan.
That very day, the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree on the island, and the police impose a complete lockdown to restrict access to the island.
Beaumont Island, a place that hasn't seen a violent crime in decades, is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when a woman's body is discovered.
The name of the woman found dead is revealed to be Apolline Chapui.
This is a woman who was once involved in a criminal act and served four years in prison, but later completed her studies and returned to normal social life.
Who and for what reason would have brutally murdered Apollon?
In 2000, the family of renowned doctor Alexandre Verneuil were shot and killed in their apartment in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
The police, who started the investigation, found no clues, and the case became a cold case.
In 2017, Scotty, an ordinary citizen living in Scottsboro, USA, discovers a number of photos on the memory chip of a camera he purchased at UBC (Universal Baggage Centre).
Among those photos, there are many photos of the Verneuil family.
Thanks to those photos, it was discovered that the camera was lost in Verneuil's apartment during the 2000 incident.
It is revealed that Apolline and Karim, who appear in the photo, were in a relationship and were present at the scene when the incident occurred.
Could Apolline and Karim really be the murderers of the Verneuil family? The Verneuil family murder case takes a new turn when Apolline, who was found dead at the scene, is discovered...
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is being discussed! A parade of French press reviews!
A thriller that'll keep you on your toes and give you goosebumps at times! Guillaume Musso's magic always captivates readers!
-Le Parisien
A novel that will have you ravenously devouring the moment you step into its story! The surprising twists and ending will defy your imagination.
-RTBF
A thriller with unprecedented suspense and breathless reading!
-RTL
An unpredictable and ruthless novel!
-Version Femina
A crucible of Machiavellian intrigue!
-LCI
An exciting game of chess between writers and literature.
-L'Obs
A mystery novel on par with the works of Georges Simenon.
-Sudpresse
A lively novel from beginning to end! Nervous and original.
-La Grande Librairie
This is the joy of reading!
-France Inter
What is the secret behind the mysterious murder case and the writer living on the island?
- A story of all time that will have you ravenously sucked in as soon as you start reading!
Guillaume Musso's new book of 2019! #1 bestseller in France!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is Guillaume Musso's 16th full-length novel to be published in Korea.
Guillaume Musso is currently the most notable writer in France, with all 15 novels he published since, including “Save Me,” which was a million-seller and remained on the bestseller list for over 200 weeks, reaching number one on the bestseller list.
The Guillaume Musso craze is still hot, as evidenced by his having ranked first for seven consecutive years in the bestselling author rankings conducted annually by Le Figaro and the [French Booksellers Association].
It is also much loved by domestic readers, and in 2016, "Will You Be There?" became the first French novel to be made into a Korean film, creating a buzz.
The 2018 work 『Miss and the Night』 is currently being produced as a six-part drama on 『FR2』.
Guillaume Musso's novels are famous for being a hybrid genre that combines romance, fantasy, and thriller, but recently the proportion of thrillers has been overwhelmingly increasing.
Guillaume Musso's thrillers, including "Tomorrow," "Central Park," "The Girl from Brooklyn," "A Paris Apartment," "The Lady and the Night," and "The Secret Lives of Writers," have been published in over 40 countries around the world, including France, and have received rave reviews.
French media took note of Guillaume Musso's achievement of being the 'number one bestseller for 15 consecutive years' and announced the continued existence of the 'Guillaume Musso phenomenon' with comments such as 'the author who best suits the word 'page-turner'' and 'the author who always surprises readers with a twist that goes beyond the limits of imagination'.
"The Secret Lives of Writers" captivates readers with its gripping story and devilish twists.
The novel is set on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature remains intact.
Beaumont Island is a place where beautiful and bizarre natural environments are preserved intact, where residents gather every morning at the island's central cafe for an aperitif before starting their day, and where the island boasts a gentle breeze carrying the scent of the sea, warm weather, and idyllic, leisurely scenery.
The once peaceful island of Beaumont is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree and the police impose a lockdown on the island.
The main characters who drive the novel are Raphaël Bataille, who decides to stay on the island to meet Nathan Fowles, a writer he has admired, to show him his works and get advice; Nathan Fowles, who became a best-selling author overnight after publishing three novels but declared that he would stop writing and has been living in seclusion on the island for nearly 20 years; Mathilde Monnet, a reporter for Le Temps, who visits the island to uncover the secrets of Nathan, who left behind all kinds of speculations and riddles; and Grégoire Audibert, who is considering closing his bookstore, leaving behind his past glory due to slumping sales.
Why did Nathan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who rose to prominence, suddenly announce he would stop writing and retreat to Beaumont? Who was responsible for the murders of the renowned doctor Alexandre Verneuil and his family in Paris's 7th arrondissement? What was Mathilde's purpose in secretly investigating Nathan's case on the island? Did Nathan, as he claims, abandon his writing career to pursue a life of peace and leisure, or does he harbor a hidden secret, as many suspect?
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Find the final puzzle piece to complete the twist of revenge and demonic reversal!
"The Secret Lives of Writers" unfolds with the story of Nathan's past, from 1998 when he declared his retirement from writing to 2000 when the Verneuil family was murdered, and the stories of Raphael, who is now working as a clerk at a bookstore on Beaumont Island in 2018, and Mathilde, who is pursuing the secret of an incident from 20 years ago.
A couple vacationing in Hawaii dropped their camera into the ocean, and it drifted nearly 10,000 kilometers for 15 years before being found by an American businesswoman jogging on Baishawan Beach in Taipei. She left the camera on a flight to New York, and it ended up in the lost and found office at JFK Airport, then ended up in the baggage claim area in Scottsboro. The American man who bought the camera recovered the memory chip and connected it to his computer, discovering many of the photos inside.
That difficult process makes me realize the saying, 'Necessity comes disguised as chance.'
The photos in the camera bring back to the surface the murder of the Verneuil family, which had remained a mystery for 20 years.
The case, which had been dragged out without any clues from the police, is once again in the spotlight, leaping back in time as the past history of Apolline, who was found dead on Beaumont Island, is revealed.
The camera's memory chip contains photos of Apolline and Karim, who were lovers, as well as photos of the Verneuil family that appear to have been taken before that.
This is proof that Apolline and Karim stole the camera from Verneuil's house.
The final puzzle piece that will reveal the full story of an incident that has been shrouded in mystery for the past 20 years is on the verge of coming together.
Mathilde believes the puzzle piece she has is the only evidence that will reveal the truth, but Nathan pulls out a twist no one could have imagined.
The novel is narrated by aspiring writer Raphael, and the author Nathan is the central character who holds the key to the story.
As a result, there are many sharp and blunt remarks about the author's life.
It mainly takes the form of Raphael asking questions and Nathan answering.
These are words that aspiring writers should ponder at least once.
It is possible to guess that the stories of writers that Nathan talks about are probably the product of Guillaume Musso's own experiences.
'Being a writer is not a part-time job.
You have to be tied up in work 24 hours a day.
You have to be constantly on guard, without any opportunity to rest comfortably.
If an idea suddenly pops into your head that could enrich your novel or give your characters a sense of depth, you should write it down without delay.
'The writer has a closer relationship with his characters than with his family or friends.'
'The first quality of a writer is an honest ass.'
-Dani Laferrière
'Even if you're a writer of three novels, you can't be sure that you'll be able to write a fourth one easily.
Because writing is a field without set methods, rules, or milestones.
'If you want to meet a writer because you like his writing, isn't that a bit like saying you want to meet a goose because you like foie gras?'
'A writer can never have a vacation.
For a writer, life is about writing or thinking about writing.'
-Eugène Ionesco
If you look at the above phrases in the text, you will understand why the title of this novel is 『The Secret Lives of Writers』.
Guillaume Musso's magic, which always captures readers' attention with rapid developments and surprising twists, continues in this novel.
Once you open the book, you will be drawn in without fail, and the conclusions you reach will shock you beyond your imagination.
The shocking twists and endings that Guillaume Musso presents are also the reason why his second novel, "Afterwards," has never once fallen off the number one bestseller list in France for 18 years since its publication in 2004.
Guillaume Musso's recently published novels have differed significantly in content from his early works, but as expected from an author who has always presented new and creative works, he has once again captured readers' attention with an unpredictable story.
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Why did famous author Nathan declare that he would stop writing and leave for Beaumont Island?
-Plot Summary of "The Secret Lives of Writers"
In 1999, Nathan Fowles, who had become a famous author overnight with three novels, declared that he would stop writing and began living in seclusion on the island of Beaumont, a pearl in the Mediterranean where wild nature was preserved.
Readers continue to flock to Nathan's novels, which have been huge hits, and the announcement of a successful author's end of writing sends a huge shockwave not only to the literary world but also to readers.
Since 1999, Nathan has not written or given interviews for nearly 20 years, but the world's fascination with this enigmatic writer shows no sign of abating.
For this reason, Beaumont Island, where the wild natural environment is preserved intact, is a popular destination on people's bucket lists.
However, Beaumont Island is a private property of an Italian businessman, and the landowner does not want it to be overdeveloped. The locals also do not want tourists to flock there, so they do not want to change the poor operating conditions of the ferry that operates three times a day.
Moreover, there are no hotels, pensions, or even guesthouses on Bomont Island, so anyone wishing to stay on the island has no choice but to use the officially designated campsites.
Nathan's house is located at the bottom of a cliff facing the sea.
The house is built between rocks, and through its large windows you can always see the sea, and feel the waves crashing against the rocks and breaking into foam as if you were on the deck of a ship.
Why did Nathan give up his career as a writer at the peak of his success to come to the island?
Many journalists have visited Beaumont Island to meet Nathan to solve the mystery, but many have returned empty-handed after seeing only the tightly closed gate.
Aspiring writer Raphael Bataille is so captivated by Nathan's three novels that he has a strong desire to meet him.
Nathan, who has sent his own novel to several publishers but has been coldly rejected, finally wants to meet Nathan, a writer he has always admired, and get advice on his novel.
He happens to be working part-time at the only bookstore on Beaumont Island, and is excited to meet Nathan.
Raphael finally goes to see Nathan and asks for advice on his novel, but is refused.
Raphael returns to the bookstore, leaving the manuscript of his novel at Nathan's house without a fight.
Mathilde Monnet, a reporter for Le Temps, comes to see Nathan.
That very day, the body of a woman is found nailed to a eucalyptus tree on the island, and the police impose a complete lockdown to restrict access to the island.
Beaumont Island, a place that hasn't seen a violent crime in decades, is suddenly enveloped in a dark and unsettling shadow when a woman's body is discovered.
The name of the woman found dead is revealed to be Apolline Chapui.
This is a woman who was once involved in a criminal act and served four years in prison, but later completed her studies and returned to normal social life.
Who and for what reason would have brutally murdered Apollon?
In 2000, the family of renowned doctor Alexandre Verneuil were shot and killed in their apartment in the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
The police, who started the investigation, found no clues, and the case became a cold case.
In 2017, Scotty, an ordinary citizen living in Scottsboro, USA, discovers a number of photos on the memory chip of a camera he purchased at UBC (Universal Baggage Centre).
Among those photos, there are many photos of the Verneuil family.
Thanks to those photos, it was discovered that the camera was lost in Verneuil's apartment during the 2000 incident.
It is revealed that Apolline and Karim, who appear in the photo, were in a relationship and were present at the scene when the incident occurred.
Could Apolline and Karim really be the murderers of the Verneuil family? The Verneuil family murder case takes a new turn when Apolline, who was found dead at the scene, is discovered...
"The Secret Lives of Writers" is being discussed! A parade of French press reviews!
A thriller that'll keep you on your toes and give you goosebumps at times! Guillaume Musso's magic always captivates readers!
-Le Parisien
A novel that will have you ravenously devouring the moment you step into its story! The surprising twists and ending will defy your imagination.
-RTBF
A thriller with unprecedented suspense and breathless reading!
-RTL
An unpredictable and ruthless novel!
-Version Femina
A crucible of Machiavellian intrigue!
-LCI
An exciting game of chess between writers and literature.
-L'Obs
A mystery novel on par with the works of Georges Simenon.
-Sudpresse
A lively novel from beginning to end! Nervous and original.
-La Grande Librairie
This is the joy of reading!
-France Inter
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Publication date: November 21, 2019
- Page count, weight, size: 340 pages | 472g | 147*210*21mm
- ISBN13: 9788984373853
- ISBN10: 8984373850
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