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In the tradition of Caleb Carr's *The Alienist* and Eric Larsen's *The Devil in the White City*, this gripping tale unfolds during the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where the world eagerly anticipates the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower. The Twelve Detectives, a society of the most renowned detectives globally, gather to share their secrets and engage in a philosophical debate about their craft. However, the legendary Renato Craig, a founding member, is absent, sending his novice assistant, Sigmundo Salvatrio, in his place. Salvatrio, a devoted detective-arts enthusiast and the last student of Craig's Academy for Detectives, arrives with a secret message for Craig's friend, Viktor Arzaky. When a member of The Twelve is found dead at the Eiffel Tower, a series of grisly murders ensues, propelling Arzaky and Salvatrio into a frantic race through the enchanting yet perilous streets of Paris. They encounter secret societies and philosophical challenges while attempting to save a captivating woman. As the stakes rise, they must not only apprehend the murderer but also safeguard the future of their brotherhood. With a strikingly original voice, this narrative poignantly captures a world on the brink of losing its innocence, showcasing the early days of crime solving reliant on wit, common sense, and intelligence.
Acquisto del libro
Das Rätsel von Paris, Claudia Wuttke, Pablo de Santis
- Lingua
- Pubblicato
- 2010
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- (Copertina rigida)
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- Titolo
- Das Rätsel von Paris
- Lingua
- Tedesco
- Autori
- Claudia Wuttke, Pablo de Santis
- Editore
- Unionsverl.
- Pubblicato
- 2010
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 316
- ISBN10
- 329300413X
- ISBN13
- 9783293004139
- Serie
- L'enigma di Parigi
- Titolo originale
- El enigma de París
- Valutazione
- 3,45 su 5
- Descrizione
- In the tradition of Caleb Carr's *The Alienist* and Eric Larsen's *The Devil in the White City*, this gripping tale unfolds during the 1889 Paris World's Fair, where the world eagerly anticipates the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower. The Twelve Detectives, a society of the most renowned detectives globally, gather to share their secrets and engage in a philosophical debate about their craft. However, the legendary Renato Craig, a founding member, is absent, sending his novice assistant, Sigmundo Salvatrio, in his place. Salvatrio, a devoted detective-arts enthusiast and the last student of Craig's Academy for Detectives, arrives with a secret message for Craig's friend, Viktor Arzaky. When a member of The Twelve is found dead at the Eiffel Tower, a series of grisly murders ensues, propelling Arzaky and Salvatrio into a frantic race through the enchanting yet perilous streets of Paris. They encounter secret societies and philosophical challenges while attempting to save a captivating woman. As the stakes rise, they must not only apprehend the murderer but also safeguard the future of their brotherhood. With a strikingly original voice, this narrative poignantly captures a world on the brink of losing its innocence, showcasing the early days of crime solving reliant on wit, common sense, and intelligence.