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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Riveting reading. Vargas writes novels that won't let you go, disturb and linger long' - The TimesBetween 1943 and 2003 nine people have been stabbed to death with a most unusual weapon- a trident. In each case, arrests were made, suspects confessed their crimes and were sentenced to life in prison. One slightly worrying detail- each presumed murderer lost consciousness during the night of the crime and has no recollection of it.Commissaire Adamsberg is convinced all the murders are the work of one person, the terrifying Judge Fulgence. Years before, Adamsberg's own brother had been the principal suspect in a similar case and avoided prison only thanks to Adamsberg's help.History repeats itself when Adamsberg, who is temporarily based in Quebec for a training mission, is accused of having savagely murdered a young woman he had met. In order to prove his innocence, Adamsberg must go on the run from the Canadian police and find Judge Fulgence.Winner of the 2007 Duncan Lawrie International Dagger for The Three Evangelists. Years before, Adamsberg's own brother had been the principal suspect in a similar case and avoided prison only thanks to Adamsberg's help.History repeats itself when Adamsberg, who is temporarily based in Quebec for a training mission, is accused of having savagely murdered a young woman he had met. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099488965
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Years before, Adamsberg's own brother had been the principal suspect in a similar case and avoided prison only thanks to Adamsberg's help. In order to prove his innocence, Adamsberg must go on the run from the Canadian police and find Judge Fulgence. Seller Inventory # B9780099488965
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Book Description Condition: New. 2008. First printing of th. Paperback. Between 1943 and 2003 nine people have been stabbed to death with a most unusual weapon: a trident. In each case, arrests were made, suspects confessed their crimes and were sentenced to life in prison. One slightly worrying detail: each presumed murderer lost consciousness during the night of the crime and has no recollection of it. Translator(s): Reynolds, Sian. Series: Commissaire Adamsberg. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780099488965
Book Description Condition: New. 2008. First printing of th. Paperback. Between 1943 and 2003 nine people have been stabbed to death with a most unusual weapon: a trident. In each case, arrests were made, suspects confessed their crimes and were sentenced to life in prison. One slightly worrying detail: each presumed murderer lost consciousness during the night of the crime and has no recollection of it. Translator(s): Reynolds, Sian. Series: Commissaire Adamsberg. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780099488965