by Louis Gardel · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782020058872
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«Fort Saganne» is the historical and adventure novel by Louis Gardel, published by Points in paperback format, in French.
Early 20th century: Lieutenant Charles Saganne, a French officer posted to a Saharan outpost during colonial expansion, distinguishes himself in campaigns such as the fight against chief Sultan Ahmoud, which make him famous among the Tuareg and in the Parisian press. The novel addresses duty, love and the harshness of colonialism.
Originally published in 1980 and winner of the Grand Prix du Roman de l'Académie française that year.
For readers of historical fiction set in the colonial Sahara, with adventure, love and a critical view of imperialism.
Louis Gardel is a French novelist, screenwriter, and publisher, born in Algiers in 1939. He is also publishing director of Éditions du Seuil and a permanent member of the Prix Renaudot jury.
