January 1774Commissioner Le Floch’s lover, socialite Julie de Lastérieux, is found murdered in her bed, a victim of poisoning.Nicolas retains the confidence of those closest to him, and is even sent by Louis XV to London on a secret mission. But a plot is afoot to implicate Le Floch in Julie ‘s death, and he faces the toughest challenge of his career as he fights to clear his name and bring the real murderer to justice.
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.
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Language English ● Format EPUB ● Pages 430 ● ISBN 9781805336280 ● File size 4.2 MB ● Translator Howard Curtis ● Publisher Pushkin Vertigo ● City London ● Country GB ● Published 2025 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 10095457 ● Copy protection Social DRM