Key Facts
Author: Arnaud Hudelot
Publisher: Le Mot et le Reste
Year: 2022
Language: French
ISBN: 978-2-38431-284-9
Format: Paperback
Condition: Good overall condition, light wear and handling marks on covers

Summary
A bold and imaginative “what if” story where The Beatles reunite in the early 1970s. Driven by Paul McCartney, the legendary band comes back together, reigniting global success and facing the challenges of fame, creation, and personal tensions once again. Set between Los Angeles and France, the novel blends real historical figures and events with fiction to create a believable alternate timeline.

Description
This second volume explores the fictional return of The Beatles after their breakup. Following a triumphant comeback and a historic televised concert in Rome, the band must decide whether to continue their journey or risk another split. Moving through iconic locations such as Sound City Studios and Château d’Hérouville, they encounter major figures of the era including Stevie Wonder, Charlie Watts, Kate Bush, Bill Graham, and Chuck Berry.

The narrative cleverly mixes true events—such as the Watergate scandal and IRA bombings—with invented episodes, creating a rich and immersive alternative history. Written by sound engineer and documentary filmmaker Arnaud Hudelot, this book offers both music lovers and fans of speculative fiction a unique and engaging perspective on what could have been.

A must-read for Beatles enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by music history reimagined.