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A new translation of Simenon's gripping novel about lives transformed by deceit and the destructive power of lust.

It was all real: himself, the room, Andree still lying on the ravaged bed.

For Tony and Andree, there are no rules when they meet in the blue room at the Hotel…

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1 author picked The Blue Room as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Simenon, who wrote hundreds of novels, was a master of understatement, and his ability to conjure characters and story with a few words is evidence of his mastery. This is such a simple story and so well structured it shows that all you need for a good novel is character setting and style.

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It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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