{"product_id":"the-confessions-of-joseph-blanchard-9781771838375","title":"The Confessions of Joseph Blanchard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Confessions of Joseph Blanchard is a story about a man who embarks on a passionate affair with his nineteen-year-old cousin, but his jealousy and rage lead to tragic consequences. When a family secret is exposed, he discloses his secret to a confidant. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Guernica Editions,Canada\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Confessions of Joseph Blanchard is a captivating tale of obsessive love, sexual transgression, and tragic loss. Bachelor and professional accountant Joseph Blanchard has led a socially active yet emotionally cautious life into his late thirties. However, everything changes when he discovers that his beautiful nineteen-year-old cousin, Sophie, a talented concert pianist, is in love with him. Despite his better judgment, Joseph finds himself powerless to resist Sophie's youthful charms and embarks on a passionate affair.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo protect her parents from any pain, the two lovers decide to keep their relationship a secret. At first, their happiness is evident. However, Sophie's career as a performer requires her to spend time with other musicians, many of whom are young men. Consumed by jealousy, Joseph allows his rage to take control, leading to tragic consequences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrief-stricken, Joseph sets out to destroy all evidence of the affair. However, when a family secret is exposed, it sheds new light on their past. As his health declines and he is left with only memories, Joseph confides in a trusted confidant, revealing his secret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Confessions of Joseph Blanchard is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships, where passion, jealousy, and secrets intertwine to create a tragic narrative that leaves a lasting impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 430g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 x 229 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781771838375\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ian Colford","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44734933598458,"sku":"9781771838375","price":10.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699032939341_book.jpg?v=1699192570","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-confessions-of-joseph-blanchard-9781771838375","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}