Philippe Jaenada wins Prix Goncourt for 'L'Inconnue du quai de Javel'

Philippe Jaenada, a horse racing enthusiast, won the prestigious Prix Goncourt for his novel "L'Inconnue du quai de Javel." This marks his first win after being shortlisted four times. The announcement was made by the Académie Goncourt on November 3, with Jaenada receiving six votes against three for Sylvain Prudhomme. Other nominees included works by Yannick Haenel and Clémentine Mélois, all published by Madrigall group. Jaenada expressed that betting has taught him to lose gracefully, enhancing his enjoyment of literary competition.