Adapted for television in France, the second of the Nicolas Le Floch mysteries sees the protagonist undertake his second major murder investigation when the body of a prominent courtier’s son is found.
‘It’s the superb Parisian detail and atmosphere that truly beguiles’ Sunday Times
An unusual death during a society evening at the Opera reveals something sinister at the heart of the French court…
October 1761 finds the newly-promoted Commissioner Le Floch on duty at a Royal performance of Rameau’s latest work. Events take a dramatic turn and Nicolas soon embarks on his second major investigation when the body of a prominent courtier’s son is found. The initial evidence points to suicide, but Le Floch’s instincts tell him he is dealing with murder of the most gruesome kind.
About the author
Jean-François Parot is a diplomat and historian. He is the author of the Nicolas Le Floch mysteries, which take place in eighteenth century France. The novels, beginning with The Châtelet Apprentice, have been adapted as a successful TV series shown on France 2.
Michael Glencross lives and works in France as a translator. His most recent translations into English include The Dream by Emile Zola and Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne.
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