Du côté d'Ostende (Littérature Française) (French Edition)

This is a haunting tale of love, loss, and regret, set in the intemporal streets of Bruxelles.

Henri Chaumont, a célibataire with a secret past, reflects on his life as he navigates the city's nightlife, seeking solace in the memory of his friendship with the fierce and beautiful Emilienne Balthus.

Tragedy strikes when Emilienne dies, leaving behind her carnets, which Henri discovers and becomes obsessed with.

Through these journals, he remembers not only their own tragic love story but also the suicide of an adolescent who had mistakenly believed he was in love with Henri.

The novel is a masterful exploration of the human condition, full of grief, humor, and moral complexity.

With shades of Henry James' La Bête dans la jungle, this elliptical tale will keep you gripped until the very end.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable read!