Grey Souls. Die grauen Seelen, englische Ausgabe. Winner of the Prix Renaudot 2003. Shortlisted for the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Femina 2003

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In a small town in eastern France, December 1917, life continues despite the horrors of war. The tranquility is shattered by the murder of the innkeeper's daughter, 'Belle du jour.' Years later, a man unveils the intertwined stories of the lonely prosecutor, a captivating teacher, a tortured deserter, and his own troubled past.