The Leper’s Bell
The Leper’s Bell by Paul Micou is a new edition published by Penguin in 2000, featuring 436 pages in English. This novel follows Ben Pelton, who holds a high opinion of himself and attributes his misfortunes to chance and the actions of others. After losing his law job, he relocates with his family to the Middle East, where he soon finds himself entangled in a series of troubling events, including a traffic accident and a night spent with an arms dealer and two local girls.
Readers will encounter a vivid portrayal of expatriate life in a volatile environment, blending humor with increasingly dark themes. The narrative explores the complexities of Ben’s character as he navigates his new surroundings and the challenges that arise. With its focus on fiction, The Leper’s Bell offers insights into the struggles and dynamics faced by those living abroad, making it a notable addition to contemporary literature.
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Ben Pelton has a high view of himself, blaming his misfortunes on chance or other people’s malice. After he’s fired from his law job he takes his wife and children to a posting in the Middle East – but pretty soon he runs into desperate trouble after a traffic accident and a hot night with an arms dealer and two local girls. A brilliant, vivid portrait of life among expatriates in a volatile country. Funny but increasingly dark, THE LEPER’S BELL is most like William Boyd’s Morgan Leafy novels.
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