Le dernier ermite

In 1986, at the age of twenty, Christopher Knight vanished into the dense Maine woods, leaving behind society without a trace. For twenty-seven years, he lived in complete solitude, surviving brutal winters and maintaining an existence so secretive that he became a local legend known as the "North Pond Hermit." His only contact with the outside world involved silent, nocturnal raids on nearby vacation cabins for food, clothing, and other necessities, baffling and unsettling the community for decades.

Michael Finkel delves into the extraordinary true story of Knight's self-imposed exile, exploring the profound questions surrounding his choice to disappear and the intricate details of his survival. Based on extensive interviews with Knight after his eventual capture, this book offers a unique glimpse into the mind of a man who sought ultimate solitude, challenging perceptions of community, freedom, and what it means to truly live.