{"product_id":"9781836432579","title":"Lucien","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Thornton, J. R. \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 19\/03\/2026,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 320 pages,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9781836432579,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Secret History meets Saltburn in this captivating and darkly seductive tale of art, obsession and the perilous cost of reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Lucien is thrilling in every way—the propulsive narrative, the knife-sharp prose, the nuanced and multi-faceted characters, the unflinching exploration of class, ego, art, and authenticity ... an utterly original and deeply affecting novel.' Bret Anthony JohnstonHis greatest gift was the art of deceit...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Christopher “Atlas” Novotny arrives at Harvard, he is completely unprepared for the privileged world that awaits him. There he meets his roommate, Lucien Orsini-Conti, who is bold, confident and sophisticated – everything Atlas wishes he could be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn awe of Lucien, Atlas is soon swept into a glittering new world of lavish parties and elite social clubs. But when he struggles to afford his new lifestyle, Lucien, sensing a willing disciple, offers a daring solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs their underhand methods draw them into a dangerous game of deceit, Lucien’s behaviour grows more erratic. Is Lucien all that he seems, or does his charismatic façade conceal something much more sinister?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56648920039797,"sku":"9781836432579","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9781836432579.jpg?v=1769114201","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.co.uk\/products\/9781836432579","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}