Lie With Me: A Novel Free Audiobook Download by Philippe Besson
The story is about a newlywed couple. They both meet for the first time at the airport and are instantly attracted to each other. They hit it off so well that they end up having sex on the plane. After getting married, they decide to try living together but this is not at all what they expected. Just when it seems like their marriage might work out, there is an unexpected turn of events. The story takes place in France and revolves around a murder mystery as well as domestic violence and abuse.
"A year ago, I started a blog to share with my friends what I learned. At first it was just a hobby, then it became my passion. I felt like I was in the right place at the right time." So begins Philippe Besson's blog and his retelling of his life story - an intriguing tale of how one man takes control of his life.
The book opens with the main character, Jacques Roy, in a meeting with his boss. He is nervous and feels like he has made a mistake that will have dire consequences for him. Shortly after, he begins to be followed by men who are going to kill him no matter what. His life becomes full of drama as he navigates trying to stay alive while also trying to figure out who is following him and why they want to kill him.
When I was asked to review the audiobook for this novel, I thought it would be a light read. But what I found was a story full of suspense and twists. Philippe Besson has written an intriguing thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat as it moves along with constant action. It's definitely an enjoyable ride that isn't for the faint of heart.
Philippe Besson's Lie With Me: A Novel is a suspenseful thriller that follows the story of Jacques Roy and his wife, Christine. Jacques and Christine must travel to France to sign the divorce papers after many years of marriage because their relationship has gone haywire. That night, they stay at an inn where many people are murdered by a mysterious stranger. It is later revealed that the narrator, Jacques Roy, is actually the killer on the loose. Keeping this information from Christine while still trying to keep her safe becomes too much for him and he decides to confess everything to her in order to save more lives from being taken away from him again.
Philippe Besson's novel Lie With Me: A Novel is a romantic and suspenseful story of forbidden love. The narrator, Jacques Roy, is a married man who falls for his beautiful co-worker, Sabine. The problem? She's married to someone else and has an 8 year old daughter with her husband. Despite repeated warnings from Sabine's husband, they continue to keep their affair secret. Eventually Jacques' life becomes too difficult and he decides it would be best to end the relationship.
Published Date | 2019-04-30 |
Duration | 3 hours 35 minutes |
Author | Philippe Besson |
Narrated | Jacques Roy |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Fiction & Literature |
Parent Category | LGBTQ+, Coming of Age, Literary Fiction |