The Mystery of Henri Pick

Overview

At a quirky library in Brittany dedicated to discarded manuscripts, a young editor stumbles upon an extraordinary novel attributed to Henri Pick, a deceased cook with no apparent literary background. His widow insists he never read a book, let alone penned a novel. Intrigued by this contradiction, the book's unexpected success draws the attention of Jean-Michel Rouche, a cynical literary critic. He partners with Joséphine, Pick’s daughter, in a quest to uncover the truth behind this enigmatic author and his hidden talents, delving into the possibility of a secret life that defies all expectations.