It's about Zac Brettler, a London teenager who died in mysterious circumstances in 2019, and about his parents, who discovered after his death that he had been pretending to be the son of a Russian oligarch. It has turned out, in a weird way, to be a book about parenting, and about grief...
But also in a broader sense about what it is about London today that would make a teenager aspire to be the son of a Russian oligarch.
Looking forward to this epic piece of reportage.
Great title.
And here's the UK/Ireland/Australia/NZ cover, from @picadorbooks.bsky.social.
That UK cover is really good; can't wait.
I’m fascinated by these combinations of markets and “author of” titles!
Pre-order links are now live. Here's the U.S.:
Canada: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/704979...
UK:
Australia: www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781035056293/
I will never get used to this title
That's my plug for now. Much more next year. Can't wait for this one to be out in the world. Thank you. 🙏
Sold. Can't wait.
Can't wait, Patrick!
Congrats Patrick! I’m torn between hoping you’ve told the whole world of oligarchy to get stuffed and worrying about you a little bit as a result. In any case, I hope it’s another smash that makes people think differently about big problems.
It was a great article. Would love to know what the book does beyond it.
I can't wait for it either. Very exciting.
