Based on real events and people, this is a thrilling Second World War novel that is both entertaining and moving. In 1942, two Czechoslovakian soldiers parachute into Germany on a dangerous mission: assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the Head of the Gestapo and 'the most dangerous man in the Third Reich'. An international, award-winning bestseller. '"HHhH" is a highly original piece of work, at once charming, moving, and gripping' Martin Amis

Laurent Binet lives and works in France. His first novel, HHhH, was an international bestseller which won the prestigious Prix Goncourt du premier roman, among other prizes. The 7th Function of Language won the Prix de la FNAC and Prix Interallié. Civilisations is a bestseller that has won the Grand Prix de l'Académie française.