The Baltimore Boys
by Joël Dicker
- First published 2013
- 461 pages
- English
From Joël Dicker, the acclaimed author of "The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair," comes a compelling saga that delves into the intricate tapestry of family, ambition, and a devastating past. Marcus Goldman, a successful writer, finds himself drawn back to the enigmatic history of his own lineage when memories of his glamorous Baltimore cousins resurface. Once the epitome of the American dream, living in luxury and seemingly blessed by fortune, the Baltimore Goldmans captivated young Marcus with their extraordinary lives.
As Marcus navigates the present, he is compelled to unearth the truth behind a mysterious "Drama" that shattered their world eight years prior, reducing a once-glorious legacy to shame and ruin. This journey into his past explores the intense bond he shared with his cousins, Hillel and Woody - the "Goldman Gang" - and the underlying currents of lies, jealousy, and betrayal that ultimately led to their downfall. Through a narrative woven with flashbacks and present-day revelations, the book uncovers the secrets that bind and break families, prompting a reflection on the weight of history and the pursuit of identity.
As Marcus navigates the present, he is compelled to unearth the truth behind a mysterious "Drama" that shattered their world eight years prior, reducing a once-glorious legacy to shame and ruin. This journey into his past explores the intense bond he shared with his cousins, Hillel and Woody - the "Goldman Gang" - and the underlying currents of lies, jealousy, and betrayal that ultimately led to their downfall. Through a narrative woven with flashbacks and present-day revelations, the book uncovers the secrets that bind and break families, prompting a reflection on the weight of history and the pursuit of identity.
- Themes
- Crime & justice
- Where and when
- France
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Details & editions
- This edition
- MacLehose Press, 2018
- ISBN
- 9780857058508
- Language
- English
Original edition El libro de los Baltimore Originally published in 2013 · Spanish · ALFAGUARA









