When a 15-year-old girl accuses two young Roma of rape, the multi-ethnic Turinese quarter erupts in violent reprisals. The Roma encampment is set alight, a woman and her child are seriously hurt. When rumours of a hoax start flying, it's down to crime reporter Enzo Lagana' to try and shed light on the events. Did the rape really take place? Who is the woman caught in the fire and why was she there? And also, who is the worst criminal, the pickpocket or the banker? Equal parts farce and whodunnit, Lakhous' new novel is an exploration of identity in today's multicultural societies.
- ISBN10 1609453093
- ISBN13 9781609453091
- Publish Date 26 May 2016 (first published 3 May 2016)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Europa Editions
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English