{"product_id":"9781529080476","title":"Vladimir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVladimir\u003c\/strong\u003e is a provocative exploration of personal and professional turmoil set against the backdrop of academia. At the heart of the narrative is an English professor grappling with her husband’s public scandal, as he faces allegations of inappropriate relationships with former students. This crisis forces her to confront the complexities of their marriage, which has historically embraced extramarital pursuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the investigation unfolds, the protagonist navigates a labyrinth of emotions—guilt, betrayal, and desire. While she questions her husband's actions, she simultaneously finds herself ensnared in her own obsession, complicating the already fragile state of their relationship. The novel deftly handles themes of morality, the nature of desire, and the societal implications of scandal within academic environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesire:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrative intricately examines the nature of longing and the moral ambiguities that accompany it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorality:\u003c\/strong\u003e It delves into ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in power and the consequences of their choices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScandal:\u003c\/strong\u003e The impact of public scrutiny and the personal ramifications of institutional betrayal are central to the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A compelling reflection on the precarious balance between love and betrayal.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate the intricate character studies found in works by authors such as \u003cit\u003eGone Girl\u003c\/it\u003e by Gillian Flynn or \u003cit\u003eThe Secret History\u003c\/it\u003e by Donna Tartt will find much to engage with in \u003cstrong\u003eVladimir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482639884620,"sku":"9781529080476","price":12.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529080476_front.webp?v=1765292915","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-ch\/products\/9781529080476","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}