Paris, the capital of Europe and center of world culture. People have gathered to celebrate the 1889 World's Fair, a spectacular extravaganza dedicated to new industries, scientific discoveries, and global exploration. Its gateway is the soaring Eiffel Tower. But an enigmatic killer stalks the streets, and a virulent plague is striking down Parisians by the thousands. The world's most famous reporter - the intrepid Nellie Bly - is convinced that the killings are connected to the epidemic. Hot off another sensational expose, she travels to Paris to hunt down the mysterious man she calls "the Alchemist." Along the way she enlists the help of a band of colorful characters: science fiction genius Jules Verne, notorious wit and outrageous rogue Oscar Wilde, and the greatest microbe-hunter in history, Louis Pasteur. This dazzling historical adventure pits Nellie and her friends against one of the most notorious murderers in history. Together they must solve the crime of the century.
Nellie Bly Serie
Questa serie segue un'audace e pioniera giornalista che affronta senza paura le tematiche più impegnative. I suoi incarichi la portano in giro per il mondo, scoprendo verità e sostenendo la giustizia in un mondo in rapida evoluzione. I lettori vivranno un'emozionante cronaca investigativa e uno sguardo sulla vita di una delle donne più influenti della storia. È una celebrazione del coraggio, della curiosità e del potere della parola scritta.
Ordine di lettura consigliato
The Illusion of Murder
- 448pagine
- 16 ore di lettura
Escapist fiction in the style of Jed Rubenfeld, ideal for enthusiasts of historical mystery novels.