Paris, 1934. Devant Notre-Dame une poursuite s'engage au milieu de la foule. Le jeune Vango doit fuir. Fuir la police qui l'accuse, fuir les forces mystérieuses qui le traquent. Vango ne sait pas qui il est. Son passé cache de lourds secrets. Des îles siciliennes aux brouillards de l'Ecosse, tandis qu'enfle le bruit de la guerre, Vango cherche sa vérité.Un héros inoubliable et romantique, une aventure haletante, envoûtante, empreinte d'humour et de poésie. Timothée de Fombelle signe de nouveau un grand roman, après le succès international de Tobie Lolness.
VangoSeries
Embark on a breathless adventure filled with intrigue and the unraveling of secrets. This series follows a young man thrust into a world of danger and pursuit against his will. The protagonist races to uncover the truth of his past and clear his name amidst the tense atmosphere between two world wars. Journey with him across Europe, from bustling cities to remote islands, discovering a tale rich in romance, courage, and unexpected twists.




Recommended Reading Order
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Vango: Between Sky and Earth
- 421 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A breathless adventure from international award winner Timothée de Fombelle charts a desperate search for identity across the vast expanses of Europe. In a world between wars, a young man on the cusp of taking priestly vows is suddenly made a fugitive. Fleeing the accusations of police who blame him for a murder, as well as more sinister forces with darker intentions, Vango attempts to trace the secrets of his shrouded past and prove his innocence before all is lost. As he crisscrosses the continent via train, boat, and even the Graf Zeppelin airship, his adventures take him from Parisian rooftops to Mediterranean islands to Scottish forests. A mysterious, unforgettable, and romantic protagonist, Vango tells a thrilling story sure to captivate lovers of daring escapades and subversive heroes.
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The thrilling conclusion to the critically acclaimed series, by an award-winning author and translator.The thrilling conclusion to the gripping mystery adventure series by highly original and award-winning author, Timothee de Fombelle. Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember and he has spent his life jumping across rooftops, fleeing to mysterious islands to evade capture. But Vango will not run for much longer. The mystery of his past has started to unravel, and now, in the shadow of a rapidly changing world, Vango will face those who have haunted him for so long and finally find his true identity.
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A Prince Without a Kingdom: Vango Book Two
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
“Rich in mysteries, enlivened by surprises, and suffused with suspense. It is so beautifully wrought, it reminds us why we love to read, and there can be no higher praise.” — Booklist (starred review) Vango has been in danger for as long as he can remember. The second half of Timothée de Fombelle’s epic adventure follows its dashing hero through the years between World Wars and across Europe as he flees dark forces and unfounded accusations. Narrow escapes, near misses, and a dash of romantic intrigue will rivet adventurous teens to their seats as Vango continues to unravel the mysteries of his past. In the shadow of a rapidly changing world, can Vango find those who have hunted him for so long and uncover his true identity?