The Winner Stands Alone (Paperback)

The Winner Stands Alone is an enthralling novel by the incomparable Paulo Coelho. The story is set during the Cannes International Film Festival and the entire action plays out over 24 hours. Igor is a wealthy Russian businessman. His wife Ewa left him two years ago and Igor has never really come to terms with their break up, especially as Ewa is now remarried to a famous fashion designer, Hamid Hussein. Igor is insanely jealous and when Ewa left him he told her that he would destroy 'whole worlds' in order to get her back and he intends to keep his promise... The star-studded film festival acts as a backdrop to a maniacal murder spree and we are introduced to various characters along the way, all of whom are desperately trying to get their big break in the shallow world of show business; Gabriela a young and naive actress who is being exploited by her agent and Jasmine a troubled young Rwandan refugee working as a model. The Winner Stands Alone is a gripping, fast-paced thriller and Coelho cleverly weaves in elements of social satire, as he pokes fun at our celebrity and money obsessed culture.

General

Imprint:	HarperCollins Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	March 2010
Authors:	Paulo Coelho
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	373
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-730608-4
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Portuguese
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-00-730608-3
Barcode:	9780007306084

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