by Peter Ustinov · Fischer (Tb.), Frankfurt · tapa blanda · ISBN 9783596143634
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«Monsieur René» is the novel by Peter Ustinov published by Fischer (Tb.), Frankfurt in paperback (349 pages, in German).
In a luxury hotel, a former concierge named Monsieur René plans to profit from the secrets and shady dealings of his wealthy guests, but ends up caught in an international conspiracy. The novel combines black humor, espionage and an ironic look at high society.
German translation by Hans M. Herzog; edition published on September 1, 2000.
For readers with a command of German looking for a novel of black humor and intrigue.
Sir Peter Alexander Ustinov was a British actor and humanitarian. An internationally known raconteur, he was a fixture on television talk shows and lecture circuits for much of his career. Ustinov received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Laurel Award, a Silver Bear, a Photoplay Award, a CableACE Award, an Evening Standard British Film Award and a Grammy Award, as well as nominations for three BAFTA Awards, two Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, and a Gemini Award. In 1992, Ustinov was awarded with the British Academy Britannia Award.
