Winner Stands Alone

The Winner Stands Alone, a captivating novel by the renowned Paulo Coelho, unfolds its narrative against the glamorous backdrop of the Cannes International Film Festival, capturing events within a single day. The plot centers around Igor, a prosperous Russian entrepreneur, who struggles with the end of his marriage to Ewa. Since their separation two years prior, Igor has been unable to move past it, especially since Ewa has since married Hamid Hussein, a prominent fashion designer. Driven by overwhelming jealousy, Igor had once vowed to Ewa that he would obliterate entire worlds to win her back, a promise he's now set on fulfilling. Traveling to Cannes where Ewa and Hamid are present, Igor devises a plan intended to unleash chaos and violence until Ewa acknowledges his devotion and returns to him. Ewa is aware of Igor's history of violence from his time as a soldier and knows he once deliberately murdered a beggar while they were dining at a restaurant—a chilling secret she keeps to herself. The Winner Stands Alone is not only a thrilling and fast-moving story but also a sharp social satire, with Coelho deftly critiquing a society obsessed with fame and wealth. Author: Paulo Coelho Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Publication Year: 2010 Cover: Paperback Dimensions: 17.7 x 11.3 x 2.6 cm Language: English ISBN: 9780007306091