The Passion

Discover the enchanting world of *The Passion*, a captivating fairy tale that intertwines themes of survival, obsession, and madness. Set against the backdrop of historical events, this unforgettable narrative follows Henri, a soldier-chef whose devotion to Napoleon leads him down a treacherous path. From the bustling streets of Boulogne to the mysterious canals of Venice, Henri's journey reveals the conflict between love and ambition, while Villanelle, a Venetian beauty birthed with webbed feet, gambles her heart in the luxurious casinos. With a unique blend of fantasy and reality, *The Passion* examines the depths of human desire and the scars of heartbreak. Each page brims with vividly detailed prose that mirrors traditional fairy tales, making it an imaginative read that's rich in both humor and poignancy. As you delve into this 2014 B-format paperback, you'll uncover why it's revered as one of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World. Whether you're revisiting the classic narrative or discovering it for the first time, embrace the brilliance of this literary work. Enjoy **FREE shipping** on your order, with delivery typically taking up to 10 days. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary tale that will ignite your passion for reading.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099598329
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2014
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 176


Description:

'What you risk reveals what you value...'

The Passion is a fairy tale about survival and broken-heartedness, cruelty, obsession and madness.

Henri had a passion for Napoleon and Napoleon had a passion for chicken. From Boulogne to Moscow Henri butchered for his Emperor and never killed a single man.

Meanwhile, in Venice, the city of chance and disguises, Villanelle was born with the webbed feet of her boatman father - but in the casinos she gambled her heart and lost.

As the soldier-chef's love for Napoleon turns to hate he finds the Venetian beauty, and together they flee to the canals of darkness.

'It's a fantasy, a vivid dream... inventive and brilliant' Guardian

'As moving and funny as it is skilful, and reflects the author's formidable appetite for life' Sunday Times

'A book of great imaginative audacity and assurance...brilliantly physical (and funny) detail" Times Literary Supplement

'Its concentrated, beautifully detailed prose recalls the diction of fairy tales; its plot incorporates their magic, their shrewd wit and brutality...a deeply imagined and beautiful book, often arrestingly so' New York Times

**One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World**

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