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The Man with the Lead Stomach
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October 1761An unusual death during a society evening at the Opera reveals something sinister at the heart of the French court . . .Newly-promoted Commissioner Le Floch on duty at a Royal performance of Rameau's latest work. Events take a dramatic turn and Nicolas is soon embarked 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.
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“Commissioner Le Floch is a success in his role in the police force of 18th Century Paris. Favoured by the King and possessing a natural talent for detection he is assigned to monitor a performance at the theatre but his evening takes a turn when he is called to the house of a prominent courtier whose son has been found dead. The family believe it to be suicide but le Floch is not so sure and when a key witness dies in unusual circumstances the next day he is convinced.
This is the second outing for Nicolas le Floch and the plot is as labyrinthine as before. Parot is supremely good at conjuring up the atmosphere of life in 18th century Paris and also at the court of Versailles, where politics is all. le Floch is developing nicely as a character, becoming more rounded. This is a satisfying book.”
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About Jean-François Parot
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.
Other books by Jean-François Parot
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