Foundling's War
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Michel Deon published over fifty works. He was the recipient of numerous awards, including the Prix Interallie for his 1970 novel, Les Poneys Sauvages (The Wild Ponies). His 1973 novel, Un Taxi Mauve, garnered him international renown when it received the esteemed title of the Grand Prix du roman de l'Academie francaise. His novels have been translated into numerous languages. He was considered one of the most innovative French writers of the 21st century. A member of the Academie francaise, Deon was one of just forty members who are elected by their peers to serve for life. Deon died in 2016.
Julian Evans grew up in Australia and London in the 1960s. He is a writer and translator. He has written and presented radio and television documentaries and writes for English and French newspapers and magazines including The Guardian, Prospect, Times Literary Supplement and L'Atelier du Roman. He is a recipient of the Prix du Rayonnement de la Langue Francaise from the Academie Francaise. He currently lives in London with his wife and their two children.