Hell's Gate

Praise for Hell's Gate:

"Captivating ... unforgettable characters" Elle

"A triumphant initiation story filled with emotion" Livres Hebdo

"Masterfully done ... haunting" L'Express

Praise for The House of Scorta:

"Gaude does a remarkable job of sketching his characters…and there are many wonderful events and lovely interludes… [a] bewitching novel." – San Francisco Chronicle

"Gaude’s remarkable feel for such graceful human behaviour makes The House of Scorta never less than charming and sometimes strikingly truthful." – Financial Times

"Rich and vibrant. This is a work of wonder." AudioFile, Maine

"A rich canvas" Publishers Weekly

"Inspired by his love for Italy and stories of his wife’s family, Laurent Gaudé paints a vivid picture of life in a poor Italian village. He writes in an evocative prose, rich in quality and simplicity ... Books such as this are rare. Laurent Gaudé is a skilful writer who pushes the story into unpredictable twists and turns that will keep you enthralled to the very end." Historical Novel Society

Praise for Death of an Ancient King:

"Gaude writes in a courtly language with an elegiac, almost hypnotic rhythm." Sunday Telegraph

"Gaude writes in an elegiac, lyrical style, the simplicity of the prose matching the timelessness of his message." Sunday Business Post