Michel Bussi
Geographer and bestselling author
Born
April 29th, 1965
60 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A French geographer and academic, held positions in higher education and published numerous works. Authored several bestselling novels, blending geography with fiction. Contributions to literature include recognition for captivating storytelling and intricate plot development. Focus on the interplay between characters and their environments often rooted in real locations.
Published novels like 'After the Crash'
Served as a professor of geography
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