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The Confidant: A Novel Audiobook
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"A gripping first novel" (Le Figaro Littéraire) and an award-winning international sensation as haunting and unforgettable as Suite Française
Paris, 1975. Camille sifts through letters of condolence after her mother's death when a strange, handwritten missive stops her short. At first she believes she received it by mistake. But then, a new letter arrives each week from a mysterious stranger, Louis, who seems intent on recounting the story of his first love, Annie. They were separated in the years before World War II when Annie befriended a wealthy, barren couple and fell victim to a merciless plot just as German troops arrive in Paris. But also awaiting Camille's discovery is the other side of the story, which will call into question Annie's innocence and reveal the devastating consequences of jealousy and revenge. As Camille reads on, she begins to realize that her own life may be the next chapter in this tragic story.
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"Touching, emotional, beautiful...three words I could use to describe this book which simply transcends beyond all convention!Loved everything about this book especially the way pieces of the puzzle are drip fed to the reader right up until the final revelation on the last page that brings everything to a heady conclusion! If you loved the way the past affected the lives of characters in the present in Tatiana De Rosney's Sarah's Key then you will love this. Has a real continental feel to it all, not felt by me since The Food Of Love, and I could easily see this being made into a film starring my favourite actress, Audrey Tatou!"
— Mark (5 out of 5 stars)
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“A novel about the complicity between history with a small h—the characters’ stories—and History with a capital H. As in Bernard Schlink’s The Reader, nothing is more moving than to witness characters as castaways shipwrecked by History.”
— BSC News (France) -
“Step back in time with this intriguing French mystery…Grémillon expertly builds the psychological suspense.”
— Courier Mail (Australia) -
“A tale of love, infidelity, jealousy, and guilt presented in a manner that grows in suspense and surprises right up to the very end.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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Selected for the December 2012 Indie Next List
The Confidant Listener Reviews
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" This was an interesting read, largely set during the Nazi invasion in Paris. A mysterious, dramatic and tense story unfolds about a young womens entanglement into a weathly couples life and desires. At times I found this story to be confusing, however I was compelled to read on to its final conclusion... "
— Melissa, 2/7/2014 -
" I got very confused by the changes in narrative voice......unfortunately. Because I think this is a great story and if I didn't have to wonder who was related to whom and how (if at all) then I would have totally loved it. I read it through to the end hoping I would understand who was who and their relationships, but I still don't get it. Oddly I liked the book anyway. Go figure. "
— Audrey, 1/30/2014 -
" Sweet and very sad and slightly sick; I particularly liked the surprise of the ending. "
— Sarah, 1/19/2014 -
" While the story and plot were intriguing, the writing itself left something to be desired. "
— Martha, 1/13/2014 -
" Very good. Engaging, very French, well-written. "
— Susan, 1/12/2014 -
" Had a hard time getting into the book. A few parts were really good but others kind of bland. "
— Lyn, 12/23/2013 -
" Interesting and easy read. "
— Melissa, 12/10/2013 -
" Yay for great endings! VERY happy that I took a chance on this book. Absolutely worth it! A wonderful mystery. "
— Phoebe, 11/24/2013 -
" Such a sad story. All the characters, individually, had very sad tales, but put them all together, it was not just too sad for my taste. "
— Jeanne, 10/30/2013 -
" A different take on telling a story, I enjoyed this. "
— Lesley, 10/7/2013 -
" A unique reading experience for sure, both in plot and style, one of those stories that leave you trying to imagine how you would respond in such a situation. A bit shocking, quite tragic, yet I didn't feel burdened at the end. Nicely handled. "
— Lori, 9/2/2013 -
" The premise sounded interesting but didn't live up to it. I disliked the character, didn't connect with them and found the manner the story was woven together confusing. "
— Ellen, 8/20/2013 -
" Good summer reading. I am torn as it was well written but I got lost at times in terms of the characters. It was for sure a page turner "
— Peggii, 1/12/2013 -
" Onwijs mooi boek, doet een beetje denken aan 'Haar naam was Sarah' (ook WOII, in Frankrijk, erachter komen dat je familie niet helemaal is wie je denkt dat ze is) maar toch anders. "
— Sonja, 12/24/2012 -
" The perfect choice to read while in Paris! "
— Melanie, 11/2/2012
About Hélène Grémillon
Hélène Grémillon was born in France in 1977. She has degrees in literature and history and worked as a journalist at the French newspaper Le Figaro before becoming a full-time writer. She lives in Paris with her partner, singer and songwriter Julien Clerc, and their child. She received the Prince Pierre Literary Prize for The Confidant.
About the Narrators
Robert Petkoff is an actor and audiobook narrator who has won a prestigious Audie Award and multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards and has been named an AudioFile Golden Voice. He has appeared on Chappelle’s Show, Law & Order, and Quantum Leap. His Broadway credits include Sir Robin in Spamalot, Perchik in Fiddler on the Roof, and Tateh in Ragtime.
Ellen Archer has narrated numerous audiobooks and has won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, as well as the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an actress, and singer with a degree in opera performance from the Boston Conservatory. She has performed extensively on the New York stage and in regional theaters.