The Godmother

Discover 'The Godmother,' a gripping trade paperback that delves into the thrilling world of crime and survival. Written by Hannelore Cayre, this French bestseller, originally known as 'La Daronne,' has captivated readers and inspired a major film featuring Isabelle Huppert. Meet Patience Portefeux, a resourceful fifty-three-year-old French-Arabic translator whose life takes a dramatic turn when she stumbles upon explosive police wiretaps. Struggling to support her family amidst the mounting pressures of nursing home costs for her mother, Patience makes an audacious choice that catapults her into the heart of the criminal underworld. As 'the Godmother,' she navigates a web of traffickers, police, and politicians, unveiling a darkly humorous and poignant look at contemporary France. With vivid dialogue and a compelling narrative, this masterfully crafted novel showcases a woman's determination and wit in the face of adversity. Perfect for fans of crime fiction and international thrillers, 'The Godmother' is a must-have addition to your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this incredible book, and allow up to 10 days for delivery. Order your copy today from Smartfox NZ and immerse yourself in this visceral literary delight!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641610
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 208


Description:
The French bestseller La Daronne
Now a major film starring Isabelle Huppert

Meet Patience Portefeux, fifty-three, an underpaid French-Arabic translator who specialises in police phone taps. Widowed after the sudden death of her husband, Patience is wedged between the costs of raising her daughters and the nursing home fees for her ageing mother. She's laboured for twenty-five years to keep everyone's heads above water.

Happening upon an especially revealing set of wiretaps ahead of all other authorities, Patience makes a life-altering decision that sees her intervening in - and infiltrating - the machinations of a massive drug deal. She thus embarks on an entirely new career path- Patience becomes 'the Godmother'.

With a gallery of traffickers, dealers, police officers and politicians more real than life itself, and an unforgettable woman at its centre, Hannelore Cayre's bestselling novel shines a torchlight on a European criminal underworld that has rarely been seen, casting a piercing and darkly humorous gaze on everyday survival in con-temporary France.


'Devourable in a sitting' -Sarah Krasnostein
'Vivid, smoky dialogue and a sly ending that ticks all the boxes . . . Masterly' -Le Figaro
'A visceral delight' -Angela Savage

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