The Forgiven A Novel
The Forgiven A Novel by Lawrence Osborne, published by Random House Publishing Group on June 4, 2013, is a reprint edition comprising 304 pages. This novel explores the profound impact of a random accident on the lives of both Moroccan Muslims and Western visitors who gather at a luxurious desert villa for a lavish weekend party. As David and Jo Henniger, a doctor and a children’s book author, seek an escape from their unsatisfactory lives in London, a tragic incident occurs on their way to the gathering, setting off a chain of events that intertwines their fates with those of the local community.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of privilege, guilt, and cultural tension, as the guests confront their hidden secrets against the backdrop of the stunning desert landscape. The story unfolds with spare, evocative prose, capturing the tension between the hedonistic lifestyle of the visitors and the discontent of the Moroccan staff. As the plot progresses, the backstory of the young man who dies in the accident is gradually revealed, leading to a climax that leaves David’s fate uncertain. This edition provides an engaging exploration of psychological and literary elements within a thrilling context.
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JESSICA CHASTAIN AND RALPH FIENNES • A haunting novel exploring the reverberations of a random accident on the lives of Moroccan Muslims and Western visitors who converge on a luxurious desert villa for a decadent weekend-long party.
“Surprising and dark and excellent . . . a sinister and streamlined entertainment.”—The New York Times
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Economist • The Guardian • Library Journal
David and Jo Henniger, a doctor and a children’s book author, in search of an escape from their less than happy lives in London, accept an invitation to attend a bacchanal at their old friends’ home, deep in the Moroccan desert. But as a groggy David navigates the dark desert roads, two young men spring from the roadside, the car swerves . . . and one boy is left dead.
When David and Jo arrive at the party, the Moroccan staff, already disgusted by the rich, hedonistic foreigners in their midst, soon learn of David’s unforgivable act. Then the boy’s irate Berber father appears, and events begin to spin beyond anyone’s control.
With spare, evocative prose, searing sensuality, and a gift for the unexpected, Lawrence Osborne memorably portrays the privileged guests wrestling with their secrets amid the remoteness and beauty of the desert landscape. He gradually reveals the jolting backstory of the young man who was killed and leaves David’s fate in the balance as the novel builds to a shattering conclusion.
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