Benjamin Stock has been awarded the Prix de Flore for his debut novel, ‘Marc,’ which humorously critiques conspiracy theories and draws inspiration from Marc Levy’s works. Securing 11 votes against Joy Majdalani, Stock was honored at the Café de Flore in Paris. The award, established in 1994, includes a monetary prize of €6,150 and a personalized glass of pouilly-fumé daily for a year. ‘Marc,’ published by Rue Fromentin, follows a startup executive’s descent into conspiracy as he uncovers a secret community of Levy readers believing in hidden communist messages.