The Winner Stands Alone
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Summary
The novel "The Winner Stands Alone" by Paulo Coelho unfolds over the course of a single day at the Cannes Film Festival. The main character, Igor Malev, a successful Russian businessman, arrives in Cannes with the aim of winning back his ex-wife, Ewa, who has left him for another man. Igor is willing to go to any lengths to prove his love and reclaim Ewa, even resorting to murder. Meanwhile, the stories of other characters connected to the worlds of fashion and film unfold, as they strive for success and recognition. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, morality, and values in modern society.
Date of publication: 3 September 2024
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Genre: Contemporary Fiction