La Croisière Charnwood

La Croisière Charnwood by Robert Goddard is a literary work published by LGF/Le Livre de Poche on October 30, 2019. This edition, written in French and spanning 539 pages, unfolds in 1931 as two World War I veterans, Guy and Max, embark on a journey aboard the luxurious transatlantic liner Empress of Britain. Their encounter with the elegant Vita Charnwood and her beautiful niece, Diana, who is the sole heiress to a vast fortune, sets the stage for a tale of intrigue and ambition.
Readers will find a narrative rich in suspense as the two men attempt to charm Diana to gain access to her wealth. However, their plans take a dark turn when a murder disrupts their scheme, plunging them into a web of manipulation and danger. The story features elements reminiscent of classic thrillers, with themes of deception and the allure of wealth. La Croisière Charnwood offers a captivating exploration of human motives and the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of opulence and peril.
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1931. Guy et Max, deux vétérans de la Première Guerre mondiale, quittent New York à bord du transatlantique Empress of Britain. Dans les luxueux salons de première classe, ils font la connaissance de la très anglaise Vita Charnwood et de sa nièce, Diana. Celle-ci est non seulement ravissante, mais également l’unique héritière du richissime financier international Fabian Charnwood. Les deux hommes entreprennent de la séduire afin de mettre la main sur une partie de sa fortune. Alors que leur opération semble sur le point de réussir, un meurtre vient soudain mettre un terme à tous leurs espoirs et les plonger dans une spirale infernale.Gentlemen cambrioleurs, femme fatale, manipulations sophistiquées. La Croisière Charnwood ressemble à s’y méprendre à un film d’Alfred Hitchcock. Olivia de Lamberterie, Elle.Traduit de l’anglais Marc Barbé.
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