![]() Gévigne is worried about his wife of four years, a lady by the name of Madeleine. Even though he hasn’t seen Gévigne for fifteen years, Flavières can tell that his old acquaintance is not entirely at ease. Lawyer and former police officer, Roger Flavières is approached by an old friend, Paul Gévigne, who wants to ask a favour of him. ![]() In any case, it’s a terrific read, especially if you’re interested in the themes of desire and obsession.Īs the story opens, we find ourselves in Paris in 1940, and the signs of war are rumbling away in the background. Moreover, the characterisation feels stronger and more nuanced here. I think the novel is darker and more disturbing than Hitchcock’s adaptation. Even if you’re familiar with the movie, the book is well worth reading. ![]() I’ve yet to read the latter, but if Vertigo is anything to go by, it promises to be a treat.įirst published in France in 1954, Vertigo (originally titled D’entre les morts, meaning Among the Dead) is the source novel for the Hitchcock film of the same name. ![]() When Pushkin Press launched their new crime imprint-aptly named Pushkin Vertigo-back in September, I couldn’t resist buying a couple of titles: the Boileau-Narcejac I’m reviewing here, plus Leo Perutz’ Master of the Day of Judgement. ![]()
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