Patrick deWitt 3 Books Collection Set: Sisters Brothers, Undermajordomo Minor, French Exit - Fiction

Titles in This Set
The Sisters Brothers
Undermajordomo Minor
French Exit

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Granta, Bloomsbury

Overview
This collection gathers three acclaimed novels from celebrated Canadian author Patrick deWitt, each prized for its dry wit, inventive voice, and unforgettable characters. From a frontier road trip to a gothic castle comedy to a mother-son flight from New York society, deWitt's signature blend of dark humor and emotional depth shines throughout every page. Readers who love literary fiction with a twist of absurdity, sharp dialogue, and morally complicated heroes will find this trio an essential addition to their shelves, perfect for gifting, book clubs, or savoring one story at a time.

About the Books
Patrick deWitt has built a reputation for novels that balance deadpan comedy with genuine pathos, and this set showcases that range across three distinct worlds. The Sisters Brothers follows Eli and Charlie Sisters, hired gunmen navigating the lawless chaos of the 1850s Gold Rush, blending western tropes with introspective, often hilarious prose; the novel was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and later adapted into a feature film starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix. Undermajordomo Minor shifts tone entirely, following young Lucien "Lucy" Minor as he takes a strange new job at a crumbling castle ruled by a mysterious baron, weaving fable-like atmosphere, romance, and deWitt's trademark deadpan humor into a wholly original coming-of-age tale. French Exit, subtitled "A Tragedy of Manners," closes the set with the story of Frances Price, a once-wealthy Manhattan widow, and her adult son Malcolm, who flee to Paris after losing their fortune; the novel was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize and was adapted into a film starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Together these three paperbacks offer a satisfying survey of a singular contemporary voice, ideal for readers building a literary fiction library or discovering deWitt's work for the first time. Each title stands entirely on its own, so readers can start anywhere in the set and still enjoy a complete, polished, deeply entertaining story from cover to cover.

Key Benefits

• Three brand-new paperback novels by acclaimed author Patrick deWitt
• Spans darkly comic western, gothic fable, and Manhattan-to-Paris tragicomedy
• Includes The Sisters Brothers, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize
• Includes French Exit, shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize
• Great gift for literary fiction fans and book clubs

Book-by-Book Guide
The Sisters Brothers — Hired gunmen brothers journey through the 1850s Gold Rush in a tale mixing violence, comedy, and tenderness.
Undermajordomo Minor — A young man takes a mysterious post at a remote castle and uncovers secrets and absurdity.
French Exit — A widowed socialite and her son flee their collapsing fortune for a new life in Paris.

About the Author
Patrick deWitt is a Canadian novelist known for his distinctive blend of dark comedy and literary craft. His novel The Sisters Brothers was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and won the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, while French Exit was shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize. Both novels have since been adapted into acclaimed feature films starring celebrated Hollywood actors. DeWitt's work is celebrated for its sharp, economical prose, deadpan wit, and memorable, often eccentric characters, earning him a devoted readership among fans of contemporary literary fiction worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Whether you're restocking a book club's reading list, shopping for a literary-minded friend, or looking for a thoughtful birthday, holiday, or housewarming gift, this three-book paperback set delivers wit, heart, and three completely different worlds to explore. It's a satisfying collection for any fiction lover's shelf, now or for the upcoming holiday season.

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