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Philippe Jaenada Wins France's Prix Goncourt for True Crime Novel

  • Philippe Jaenada wins France's most prestigious literary prize, the Prix Goncourt.
  • The novel is a true crime investigation into the 1949 murder of a Paris life model.
  • The book seeks to solve the 77-year-old cold case and rehabilitate the victim's reputation.
  • The Prix Goncourt carries a symbolic reward of 10 euros but brings significant recognition and sales.
  • The award ceremony took place at a Parisian restaurant.
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