Back to home page
|Listed in category:
This listing sold on Sat, 1 Mar at 7:21 PM.

Picture 1 of 2

Picture 1 of 2
Picture 2 of 2
SOLD
Have one to sell?
Sell it yourself
regnod
(2443)
Registered as a private seller
Consumer protection regulations resulting from EU consumer law are therefore not applicable. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
Seller's other items
Contact seller

In the Absence of Men : A Novel by Philippe Besson 2025 1st Ed ARC Paperback

US $17.99
Approximately£13.42
or Best Offer
Condition:
New
    Postage:
    Free USPS Media MailTM.
    Located in: North Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Delivery:
    Estimated between Sat, 3 May and Wed, 7 May to 43230
    Estimated delivery dates - opens in a new window or tab reflect seller's dispatch time, origin postcode, destination postcode and time of order receipt, and will depend on the delivery service selected and receipt of cleared paymentcleared payment - opens in a new window or tab. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods, and are an estimate only.
    Returns:
    30 days return. Buyer pays for return postage. If you use an eBay delivery label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
    Payments:
        Diners Club

    Shop with confidence

    eBay Money Back Guarantee
    Get the item you ordered or your money back. Learn moreeBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or tab
    Report this item - opens in new window or tab
    Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
    eBay item number:235983646175

    Item specifics

    Condition
    New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
    Publication Year
    2025
    Type
    Novel
    Features
    ARC Advance Reader's Edition
    Edition
    First Edition
    ISBN
    9781668089828

    About this product

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Scribner
    ISBN-10
    1668089823
    ISBN-13
    9781668089828
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    9072080786

    Product Key Features

    Original Language
    French
    Book Title
    In the Absence of Men : a Novel
    Number of Pages
    176 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Lgbt / Gay, Coming of Age, Literary
    Genre
    Fiction
    Author
    Philippe Besson
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.5 in
    Item Weight
    5.5 Oz
    Item Length
    8 in
    Item Width
    5.2 in

    Additional Product Features

    Publication Year
    2025
    Intended Audience
    Trade
    LCCN
    2024-056258
    Reviews
    " In the Absence of Men is a short, bold and original novel which beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth. It is particularly notable for a totally convincing portrait of Proust." -- Independent "Besson is brave to include Proust but his courage pays off: this is a beautiful, dreamily experimental novel unafraid of describing either joy or pain." -- Metro
    Synopsis
    From the author of the international bestseller Lie with Me comes the tale of an affair between an aristocratic teenager and a soldier, as they discover the possibilities and perils of first love. Summer, 1916 . With German Zeppelins on the skyline, the men of Paris are off at war. For Vincent, sixteen and still too young to fight, this moment of dread is also a moment of possibility. An electrifying encounter with Marcel, an enigmatic middle-aged writer, draws Vincent's desires out into the light. As he's taken under Marcel's wing, Vincent begins a dangerous affair with Arthur, the son of his governess and a young soldier on leave. Together, they share a secret that everyone seems to know and yet everyone remains silent about. In this stunning portrait of young love, Philippe Besson depicts a young man who plays by his own rules and is not afraid of who he is. In the afternoons, Vincent is mentored by Marcel, the great novelist, in the city's opulent cafés as they draw the judgment of society. And at night, he hides Arthur in his bedroom as the two risk everything to be together. Their affair initiates them into a world of pleasure and shields them from the encroaching war. During this magical week away from the trenches, Vincent shelters Arthur with happiness, reassuring him, "Nothing will happen to you." Tender and harrowing, In the Absence of Men captures how exhilarating and heart-crushing it is to fall in love for the first time. Besson's award-winning novel "beautifully captures the romance and amorality of gilded youth" ( The Independent ).
    LC Classification Number
    PQ2702.E84E513 2025

    Item description from the seller

    About this seller

    regnod

    100% positive Feedback•3.8K items sold

    Joined Oct 2000
    Usually responds within 24 hours
    Registered as a private sellerThereby, consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not apply. eBay buyer protection still applies to most purchases.
    Visit ShopContact

    Detailed seller ratings

    Average for the last 12 months
    Accurate description
    5.0
    Reasonable postage cost
    5.0
    Delivery time
    4.9
    Communication
    5.0

    Popular categories from this shop

    See allcategories
    BooksMoviesCDs

    Seller Feedback (2,422)

    All ratings
    Positive
    Neutral
    Negative
      • u***- (400)- Feedback left by buyer.
        Past 6 months
        Verified purchase
        Rare Book Find, Professionally Packaged, Swiftly Delivered, Arrived as Promised, Highly Recommended eBay Seller! 5 Stars!
      See all Feedback

      More to explore: