A boys’ book for both men and women, a spot-on depiction of a typical male friendship, but written in a sensitive, subtle manner. • Lead title with AFP of 30,000 copies • International bestseller—over 200,000 copies sold in Europe • Glowing reviews in the UK, including the Guardian. World Edition’s UK bestseller! • 1200 galleys, ABA White Box mailing • Esp. for cycling aficionados. Target strong cycling communities in New York and California • Authors visit in July 2020—biking tour through NY for journalists and booksellers led by the author • Perfect for Father’s Day with high spikes in sales every year • Tie-in promotions around Tour de France in July 2019 • Author has over 50,000 followers on Twitter • A stunningly accurate depiction of male friendship • During the summer of 1982, six friends—five boys and one girl—climb the legendary Mont Ventoux in Provence on their bicycles. A tragic accident claims the life of one of them. Thirty years later, the old friends return to conquer the mountain and the demons of their past. • Especially recommended for cycling aficionados who will recognise Mont Ventoux as the scene of many classic races. • ‘Funny, shrewd and moving, with a complex structure that never feels cumbersome, and a finale so intense that you want to read it very slowly, almost one word at a time.’ ―The Guardian • Compared to Tim Krabbe’s international bestseller “The Rider”
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