The Story of Marceau Miller

by Marceau Miller, translated by Howard Curtis

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Pub Date Mar 03 2026 | Archive Date Mar 17 2026

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Description

A riveting, layered exploration of memory, betrayal, and the fluid nature of truth, The Story of Marceau Miller is a masterpiece of psychological suspense.

In the beautiful and dangerous landscape of Lake Geneva, in the shadow of the Swiss Alps, renowned writer Marceau Miller is found dead. In the wake of the tragedy, his wife, Sarah, discovers a manuscript he’s left behind, entitled The Story of Marceau Miller.

With the support of close friends, Sarah struggles to hold herself together while caring for her two children and coping with the mounting questions surrounding her famous husband’s death. Was it an accident or part of some darker game?

Compelled to find the truth, Sarah unravels secrets that make her question everything—and everyone—around her. Who can she possibly trust? Her journey from grief to revelation captures the nuance of marriage to a man who remains an enigma. Who is Marceau Miller, really?

One of the year’s most addictive thrillers, The Story of Marceau Miller marks the debut of a gifted new author—Marceau Miller—who may or may not be the man at the center of the novel itself.

A riveting, layered exploration of memory, betrayal, and the fluid nature of truth, The Story of Marceau Miller is a masterpiece of psychological suspense.

In the beautiful and dangerous landscape of...

Advance Praise

“This highly effective novel can be devoured in one sitting. It tells the story of Marceau Miller, a successful writer who falls while climbing in the French Alps and never recovers. Was it an accident? His wife Sarah is convinced otherwise. All the more so when she discovers her husband has left behind a final manuscript that she must track down if she is to know the truth. What follows is a fast-paced investigation that doesn’t leave the reader a minute’s peace.”
—Sandrine Bajos, Le Parisien

"[A] page-turner."
—Livres Hebdo

“A true literary phenomenon.”
—Cosmopolitan (France)

“Revelations, twists, secrets...It’s hard to put this novel by Marceau Miller down before the end.”
—Courrier Picard

Sandrine Bajos, Le Parisien

“This highly effective novel can be devoured in one sitting. It tells the story of Marceau Miller, a successful writer who falls while climbing in the French Alps and never recovers. Was it an...

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EDITION	Hardcover
ISBN	9798228365230
PRICE	$29.99 (USD)
PAGES	272

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Featured Reviews

Ashley H, Bookseller

The Story of Marceau Miller, translated by Howard Curtis, is a masterful psychological thriller set against the stunning yet ominous backdrop of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps. The novel begins with the mysterious death of Marceau Miller, a successful writer who falls while climbing. His wife, Sarah, convinced that his death was not accidental, embarks on a suspenseful journey to uncover the truth, aided by clues left in a final manuscript written by Marceau.

The story intricately explores themes of memory, betrayal, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction. Sarah’s quest unravels secrets that force her to question everything and everyone around her, capturing the emotional nuances of grief and the complex nature of her marriage. The narrative is praised for its sharp, immersive writing and gripping pace that keeps readers hooked, making it both a thoughtful and addictive read.

Highly recommended for fans of psychological suspense and literary thrillers, The Story of Marceau Miller offers a layered, compelling look at the masks people wear and the elusive nature of truth.