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Zusatztext 'As historical mysteries go! Victorian England has its charms; but dirty! pestilential 18th-century France really promises a walk on the wild side. Jean-François Parot delivers on that pledge with gusto.' Marilyn Stasio! New York Times Book Review 'Suspenseful...This intelligent page-turner doesn't sacrifice detail for plot or visa-versa.' - Publishers Weekly 'Those who love historical mysteries will relish the period detail! court intrigues and tightly plotted story. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.' Iloveamysterynewsletter.com Informationen zum Autor Jean-François Parot was 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. Parot died in 2018. Howard Curtis's many translations from French and Italian include five novels by Jean-Claude Izzo, four by Marek Halter and three by Gianrico Carofiglio, as well as works by Balzac, Flaubert and Pirandello. Klappentext Paris 1774. Nicolas is on trial, as unknown enemies try to implicate him in the murder of his lover. Vorwort Advance reading copies available to reviewers and stores. Media mailing of advance reading copies to a wide range of book reviewers at national and local media, including trade journals, newspapers, history magazines and websites, literary blogs, and Francofile magazines, newspapers and French-American foundations and organisations. Social media campaign - online giveaways, competition and e-mail campaign Promotion through: www.gallicbooks.com Twitter and Facebook promotion to include contests and giveaway. Co- op available Zusammenfassung Paris 1774. Nicolas is on trial, as unknown enemies try to implicate him in the murder of his lover.
