A grape picker with a mysterious gift takes on Italy’s most dangerous man

The Grape Whisperer

Janty is an anti-hero. His life is filled with his solitary work in the vineyard. With a contemplative gaze, he interprets everything he sees in terms of life amongst the grapes. Thanks to a special gift, he befriends a truffle-hunting pig and rescues it from the butcher.

This marks the start of a road trip in which Janty and his pig, on the run in an old 2CV through France and Italy, find themselves caught up in bizarre situations. With the help of Figaro journalist Leonie Fougard, it all culminates in a showdown with the most dangerous man in Italy.

The book has received widespread acclaim and, coming from nowhere, entered the Bestseller60 at number 26. Just one month after its publication, it was already in its third printing.

For fans of French novels, this is an absolute must-read.