Who said nothing ever happens in the French countryside?Picardie, 1964. On a deserted country road, three Moroccan nationals are shot dead with precision, a coldblooded execution, one bullet each. To Inspector Lucas Rocco, its a mystery. Why them and why here?A short time later, he happens upon two police officers who have been assaulted by an enraged motorist, one of them seriously. The unapologetic assailant, found to have an unregistered gun in his possession, claims to be the secretary of a highprofile and influential Parisian lawyer, Guy De Lancourt.The two cases seemingly have nothing in common. But on closer examination Rocco feels something isnt quite right. Just what lies beneath De Lancourts carefullycultivated public persona? And what secrets are hidden at Les Cyprs, the heavilyguarded former mental asylum De Lancourt has made his home?A scintillating French historical crime thriller, perfect for fans of Martin Walker, Donna Leon and Maigret.

Binding: Paperback;352 pages; Publisher: Canelo; Classification: FFH; Weight: 368 g; Dimensions: 160 x 196 x 29

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