Patrick Radden Keefe Examines London's Dark Underbelly in 'El hijo del oligarca'
Patrick Radden Keefe's new book, 'El hijo del oligarca', published by Seix Barral and Periscopi in Catalan, investigates the mysterious death of 19-year-old British man Zac Brettler in London. The American journalist reconstructs Brettler's life in a hidden London that attracts global fortunes, exploring themes of opulence and unscrupulous behavior. This meticulous work follows Keefe's acclaimed 'No digas nada', which delved into the IRA and the 1972 disappearance of Jean McConville, a mother of ten. 'El hijo del oligarca' is presented as a book any journalist would want to write and no reader should miss, solidifying Keefe's status as a leading figure in investigative journalism.
Key facts
- Patrick Radden Keefe is an American journalist.
- His new book is titled 'El hijo del oligarca'.
- The book is published by Seix Barral and Periscopi in Catalan.
- It investigates the life and mysterious death of Zac Brettler, a 19-year-old British man.
- The setting is a dark, lesser-known London that attracts global wealth.
- Keefe previously wrote 'No digas nada', about the IRA and Jean McConville's 1972 disappearance.
- Jean McConville was a mother of ten who disappeared in 1972.
- 'No digas nada' was published six years ago by Reservoir Books/Periscopi.
Entities
Artists
- Patrick Radden Keefe
- Zac Brettler
- Jean McConville
Institutions
- Seix Barral
- Periscopi
- Reservoir Books
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Ireland