Christine Mangan Libros

An electrifying and enticing new novel from the author of the bestselling Tangerine.

With gorgeous prose, European glamour, and an expansive wanderlust, Christine Mangan's The Continental Affair is a fast-paced, Agatha Christie-esque caper packed full of romance and suspense.

The last person Alice Shipley expected to see since arriving in Tangier with her new husband was Lucy Mason. After the horrific accident at Bennington, the two friends - once inseparable roommates - haven't spoken in over a year. But Lucy is standing there, trying to make things right. Perhaps Alice should be happy. She has not adjusted to life in Morocco, too afraid to venture out into the bustling medinas and oppressive heat. Lucy, always fearless and independent, helps Alice emerge from her flat and explore the country. But soon a familiar feeling starts to overtake Alice - she feels controlled and stifled by Lucy at every turn. Then Alice's husband, John, goes missing, and Alice starts to question everything around her: her relationship with her enigmatic friend, her decision to ever come to Tangier, and her very own state of mind

Tanger, 1956. Alice Shipley n’y arrive pas. Cette violence palpable, ces rues surpeuplées, cette chaleur constante : à croire que la ville la rejette, lui veut du mal. L’arrivée de son ancienne colocataire, Lucy, transforme son quotidien mortifère. Ses journées ne se résument plus à attendre le retour de son mari, John. Son amie lui donne la force d’affronter la ville, de sortir de son isolement. Puis advient ce glissement, lent, insidieux. La joie des retrouvailles fait place à une sensation d’étouffement, à la certitude d’être observée. La bienveillance de Lucy, sa propre lucidité, tout semble soudain si fragile... surtout quand John disparaît. Avec une Tanger envoûtante et sombre comme toile de fond, des personnages obsessionnels apprennent à leurs dépens la définition du mot doute.