Timothée de Fombelle tisse des récits profondément ancrés dans une enfance passée à explorer le monde naturel, une période qu'il revisite à travers son écriture comme un paradis perdu. Son parcours artistique, affiné par une carrière théâtrale en tant que dramaturge et metteur en scène, informe son style narratif unique. L'œuvre de De Fombelle s'inspire de la richesse des expériences de vie, tant dans ses joies que dans ses épreuves, considérant l'acte d'écrire lui-même comme un voyage profond pour le lecteur.
On a quiet Christmas night, a swallow takes flight from Africa, searching for something it cannot quite name. A disenchanted driver sits alone in his yellow truck, yearning to be home. And a man walks through the snowy streets, feeling utterly alone. But when the three destinies meet, it seems their search for hope, belonging and kindness has finally ended
While her father is at war, five-year-old Rosalie places herself in charge of a secret mission to uncover the truth behind her father's letters from the front lines
“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?
Le grand chêne où vivent Tobie et les siens est blessé à mort. Les mousses et les lichens ont envahi ses branches. Léo Blue règne en tyran sur les Cimes et retient Elisha prisonnière. Les habitants se terrent. Les Pelés sont chassés sans pitié. Dans la clandestinité, Tobie se bat, et il n'est pas le seul. Au plus dur de l'hiver, la résistance prend corps. Parviendra-t-il à sauver son monde fragile? Retrouvera-t-il Elisha? Au coeur d'un inoubliable monde miniature, le second et dernier tome d'un grand roman d'aventure, d'amitié et d'amour.
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.