{"product_id":"patrick-dewitt-3-books-collection-set-sisters-brothers-undermajordomo-minor-french-exit-fiction-paperback","title":"Patrick deWitt 3 Books Collection Set: Sisters Brothers, Undermajordomo Minor, French Exit - Fiction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sisters Brothers\u003cbr\u003eUndermajordomo Minor\u003cbr\u003eFrench Exit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Granta, Bloomsbury\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatrick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree brand-new paperback novels by acclaimed author Patrick deWitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpans darkly comic western, gothic fable, and Manhattan-to-Paris tragicomedy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes The Sisters Brothers, shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes French Exit, shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for literary fiction fans and book clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Sisters Brothers — Hired gunmen brothers journey through the 1850s Gold Rush in a tale mixing violence, comedy, and tenderness.\u003cbr\u003eUndermajordomo Minor — A young man takes a mysterious post at a remote castle and uncovers secrets and absurdity.\u003cbr\u003eFrench Exit — A widowed socialite and her son flee their collapsing fortune for a new life in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatrick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patrick deWitt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58938625130870,"sku":"MAN-VRT-U251175-9124030570","price":41.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/patrick-dewitt-3-books-collection-set-paperback.jpg?v=1791546514","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/patrick-dewitt-3-books-collection-set-sisters-brothers-undermajordomo-minor-french-exit-fiction-paperback","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}