ISBN: 9781906040123

Synopsis A Nicholas Le Floch Investigation. An unusual death during a society evening at the Opera reveals something 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 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. PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED IN THE OCTOBER 2008 BUYERS’ GUIDE.