About the book: 2024 / A nameless hero sets off on an enchanting journey across India to find his missing friend. His search will lead him to a dubious hotel, a Portuguese monastery and a theosophical society. And by the end of the trip, the real reason for this trip will become clear. The novel, filmed in 1989 by Alain Corneau, is published in Russian for the first time, on the fortieth anniversary of the first publication of the book. Antonio Tabucchi is a world-famous author, his books have been awarded multiple awards, the novel “Pereira Affirms” brought him world fame. In 1987, “Indian Nocturne” was recognized in France as the best foreign novel, awarded the Medici Prize and filmed in 1989 by director Alain Corneau. The film "Indian Nocturne" was nominated for a Cesar Award in several categories, awarded for best cinematography.