Everyone has secrets. Especially the king.When a gruesomely mutilated body is found on the squalid streets of Paris in 1759,the Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths is called to the scene. The body count soon begins to rise and the Inspector falls into a web of deceit that stretches from criminals,secret orders,revolutionaries and aristocrats to very top of society.In the murky world of the court of King Louis XV,finding out the truth will prove to be anything but straightforward.
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Publisher: Pushkin PressISBN: 9781782274537Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
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A splendid mystery with an appealingly enigmatic protagonist,plenty of melodrama and intrigue,and a vivid,pungent evocation of a turbulent timeAn entertaining introduction to the series... Barde-Cabuon not only produces a satisfying mystery story but also successfully captures the febrile atmosphere of a society where the ancien régime is under threat from the emerging ideas of the EnlightenmentA compelling thriller set in pre-revolutionary France with engaging characters that you are never entirely sure if you can trust - a CUB must read!Rich with historical detail and macabre atmosphere,Casanova and the Faceless Woman is a story full of intrigue and secret societiesFans of Sherlock Holmes-esque mysteries will be enraptured with this historical crime thriller set in pre-Revolutionary FranceThe author makes use of a singular alchemy to blend the scheming and plotting of days past with contemporary concerns.The Inspector and Casanova carry the plot to its unexpected conclusion with dash and brilliance.... The suspense holds up until the end... With this faceless woman Olivier Barde-Cabuon has masterfully added another string to Casanova's bowA heretic monk,a fortune teller,a secret society and petticoats,this is a historical mystery with styleBehind the numerous plot twists you can sense the turning points of history,when alchemy becomes science,when philosophers start to oppose the church,when liberty and free-will are valued for the first time. We eagerly await the next instalmentA series to followSecret societies,political shenanigans,and murder most foul... A great mystery with lots of vividly drawn characters... A highly imaginative and engaging romp through historyZut alors,what a brilliant read... the strength of the characterisation,the incredibly visual description and scene setting,and the wealth of historical detail just makes this book shine. I am delighted to see that that there a host of further books in this series,as I think that Monsieur Barde-Cabucon has just accrued another devotee. Highly recommendedA racy historical mystery with real style,dash and brilliance... The inspector and Casanova carry the riveting story to an unexpected conclusion...Keeps the suspense at maximum level to the endI would love to see more of the Inspector of Strange and Unexplained Deaths.I thoroughly enjoyed this novel... I would love to read more in the series.
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