Murder in the Latin Quarter by Cara Black

Murder in the Latin Quarter by Cara Black

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The ninth and latest in Cara Black's highly regarded Aimee Leduc Parisian crime series.

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Murder in the Latin Quarter by Cara Black

Aimee finds herself entangled with murders on the Rive Gauche... A Haitian woman arrives at the office of Leduc Detective and announces that she is Aimée's sister, her father's illegitimate daughter. Aimée is thrilled. A virtual orphan since her mother's disappearance and her father's death, she has always wanted a sister. Her partner, René, is wary of this stranger, but Aimée embraces her and soon finds herself involved in murky Haitian politics, which leads to murder in Paris's bohemian Latin quarter. Praise for the Aimee Leduc series: 'If you've always wanted to visit Paris, skip the air fare and read Cara Black... It's so authentic you can practically smell the fresh baguettes and coffee.' Val McDermid "Cara Black books are good companions.... Fine characters, good suspense, but, best of all, they are transcendentally, seductively, irresistibly French. If you can't go, these will do fine. Or, better yet, go and bring them with you."-Alan Furst "Charming.... Aimée is one of those blithe spirits who can walk you through the city's historical streets and byways with their eyes closed."-The New York Times Book Review "One of the best heroines in crime fiction." -Lee Child
Black's ability to combine the landscape of Parisian neighborhoods with the intricate politics of the city's many immigrant communities is what gives this series its appeal.. A solid outing in a dependable series. * Booklist *
If you've always wanted to visit Paris, skip the air fare and read Cara Black ... It's so authentic you can practically smell the fresh baguettes and coffee. -- Val McDermid
The ninth mystery in Cara Black's irresistible series set in Paris ... might well be the book we've been waiting for. Aimée Leduc, Black's adorably punkish sleuth, is in her element...one of this colorful series's most scenic itineraries. * New York Times Book Review *
This is the ninth of Black's novels about the chic, indomitable Parisian detective, and it has all the elements Black's readers have come to cherish: an engaging protagonist with a likable sidekick (her diminutive partner, René Friant), cops who hinder more than they help, villains with murky motives, grisly crimes and, above all, the unique Parisian atmosphere...Black creates rich, plausible characters, giving them individuality and depth. * San Fransisco Chronicle *
Steeped in bohemian atmosphere, this accomplished thriller is a celebration of a historic city. * Good Book Guide *
Cara Black lives in Noe Valley, San Francisco with her bookseller husband, Jun, owner of Foto-Graphix Books, and her son, Tate. She's a San Francisco Library Laureate, Macavity and three time Anthony award-nominee for her series, Aimée Leduc Investigations, set in Paris. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, International Crime Writers and the Marais Historique Society in Paris. She gets to Paris as often as she can.
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ISBN 13 9781849013147
ISBN 10 1849013144
Title Murder in the Latin Quarter
Author Cara Black
Series Aimee Leduc
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Year published 2010-04-29
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.