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Smoking Kills

Smoking Kills

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Publisher's Synopsis

From the author of The Red Notebook, described as 'Parisian perfection' by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, Smoking Kills is a darkly comic novel told with Laurain's characteristic Parisian charm.

'A brisk black comedy' The Guardian

How far would you go to enjoy a cigarette?

When headhunter Fabrice Valantine faces a smoking ban at work, he decides to undertake a course of hypnotherapy to rid himself of the habit. At first the treatment works, but his stress levels begin to rise when he is passed over for an important promotion and he finds himself lighting up again - but with none of his previous enjoyment. Then he discovers something terrible: he accidentally causes a mans death, and needing a cigarette to calm his nerves, he enjoys it more than any other previous smoke. What if he now needs to kill someone every time he wants to properly appreciate his next Benson and Hedges? An original and totally French black comedy from bestselling author, Antoine Laurain.  

About the Publisher

Gallic Books

Gallic Books is an independent publisher bringing the best French writing to an English-speaking audience. We have been operating for seven years and have a list of around 50 titles, mainly fiction. Our authors include Muriel Barbery, François Lelord, Pascal Garnier, Antoine Laurain, Jean Teulé, Michel Déon and Yasmina Khadra, and we cover genres including noir, historical crime and literary fiction. Future projects include a range of beautifully produced French classics.

Book information

ISBN: 9781910477540
Publisher: Gallic Books Limited
Imprint: Gallic Books
Pub date:
Edition: Paperback original
DEWEY: 843.92
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 208
Weight: 170g
Height: 130mm
Width: 199mm
Spine width: 18mm