Synopsis
Tuesday, 14th July 1789. Anne Cartier observes a mob storming the Bastille, the royal fortress in the heart of Paris. The city revolts and the king's authority vanishes. His adversary the Duc d'Orleans exploits the chaos. When several royal officers are assassinated, the Marquis de Lafayette and Mayor Bailly call upon Anne's husband, Colonel Paul de Saint-Martin, to investigate.Then a mob lynches a troublesome baker. The Abbe de l'Epee, teacher of the deaf, asks Anne to look into the incident. Who prompted the mob? Who profited by the murder? What can be done for the baker's deaf widow and son?More violence ensues, and on a dark night an assassin shoots a lieutenant of the Highway Patrol in the back. The victim was riding Saint-Martin's white horse. Who was the intended target? Anne and Paul find several suspect for these murders - and evidence of a mastermind, a hidden hand...
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"* "O'Brien's trademark impeccable historical detail shines all the more brightly in this unusually complicated mystery - one of his best efforts" Kirkus (starred review) on Cruel Choices "Outstanding...credible and memorable characters...a puzzle that will challenge even the most astute mystery aficionado...first-class entertainment" Publishers Weekly on Noble Blood "The protagonists remain as engaging as ever" Publishers Weekly on Lethal Beauty "Deftly drawn characters and a plot that will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing" Booklist on Lethal Beauty * Other titles in this series are Lethal Beauty, Fatal Carnival and Cruel Choices"
Synopsis
Tuesday, 14th July 1789. Anne Cartier observes a mob storming the Bastille, the royal fortress in the heart of Paris. The city revolts and the king's authority vanishes. His adversary the Duc d'Orleans exploits the chaos. When several royal officers are assassinated, the Marquis de Lafayette and Mayor Bailly call upon Anne's husband, Colonel Paul de Saint-Martin, to investigate.Then a mob lynches a troublesome baker. The Abbe de l'Epee, teacher of the deaf, asks Anne to look into the incident. Who prompted the mob? Who profited by the murder? What can be done for the baker's deaf widow and son?More violence ensues, and on a dark night an assassin shoots a lieutenant of the Highway Patrol in the back. The victim was riding Saint-Martin's white horse. Who was the intended target? Anne and Paul find several suspect for these murders - and evidence of a mastermind, a hidden hand...
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