In The Winner Stands Alone, a compelling suspense novel, Paulo Coelho takes us to the Cannes Film Festival, where the so-called superclassâthose who have made it in the dreammakerâs world of fashion and cinemaâgathers. At stake are money, power, and fameâthings that most people are prepared to do anything to keep.
At this modern vanity fair we meet Igor, a driven Russian millionaire on a murderous mission to reclaim a lost love; Middle Eastern fashion czar Hamid; American actress Gabriela, eager to land a lead role; ambitious criminal detective Savoy, hoping to resolve the case of his life; and Jasmine, a woman on the brink of a successful modeling career.
Who will succeed in identifying his or her own personal dream among the many prefabricated onesâand succeed in making it come true?
A High-Stakes Psychological Thriller: Set against the glamorous backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival, a dark game of obsession and murder unfolds among the worldâs rich and powerful.The Dark Side of Fame: Explore the ruthless world of the "superclass," where the hunger for power, money, and celebrity drives characters to extreme lengths.An Unforgettable Antihero: Follow Igor, a Russian millionaire who believes he can justify any crimeâeven murderâin the twisted name of love.A Gripping Story of Obsession: When a powerful man decides to reclaim the woman he lost, he begins destroying worlds to send a message she canât ignore.
In The Winner Stands Alone, a compelling suspense novel, Paulo Coelho takes us to the Cannes Film Festival, where the so-called superclassâthose who have made it in the dreammakerâs world of fashion and cinemaâgathers. At stake are money, power, and fameâthings that most people are prepared to do anything to keep.
At this modern vanity fair we meet Igor, a driven Russian millionaire on a murderous mission to reclaim a lost love; Middle Eastern fashion czar Hamid; American actress Gabriela, eager to land a lead role; ambitious criminal detective Savoy, hoping to resolve the case of his life; and Jasmine, a woman on the brink of a successful modeling career.
Who will succeed in identifying his or her own personal dream among the many prefabricated onesâand succeed in making it come true?
A High-Stakes Psychological Thriller: Set against the glamorous backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival, a dark game of obsession and murder unfolds among the worldâs rich and powerful.The Dark Side of Fame: Explore the ruthless world of the "superclass," where the hunger for power, money, and celebrity drives characters to extreme lengths.An Unforgettable Antihero: Follow Igor, a Russian millionaire who believes he can justify any crimeâeven murderâin the twisted name of love.A Gripping Story of Obsession: When a powerful man decides to reclaim the woman he lost, he begins destroying worlds to send a message she canât ignore.