The Crumpled Letter
By Alice Quinn
Translated by Alexandra Maldwyn-Davies
Read by Elizabeth Knowelden
The Belle Epoque Mysteries: Book 1
Unabridged
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1 Format: CD
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ISBN: 9781978628984
| Runtime: | 11.70 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
On the French Riviera during the belle époque, a murder draws two women into the dangerous shadows of Europe’s privileged elite…
One winter evening in 1884, beautiful young courtesan Lola Deslys discovers the lifeless body of a chambermaid hidden in the gardens of the Hôtel Beau Rivage in Cannes. Even more distressing is that Lola knows the girl well. When the inquiry into her murder fails to reveal a single substantial clue, Lola is persuaded by novelist Guy de Maupassant to delve into the case on her own.
Eager to exert her independence and defy conventions, Lola agrees. But she needs help in her investigation, and there’s no better partner in her pursuit—however unlikely—than Miss Gabriella Fletcher, a highborn, well-educated, and currently disgraced English governess.
To solve this dreadful crime, Lola and Miss Fletcher must navigate the depths of respectable society. But will their determination suffice in a city where fortune, secrets, men, and appearances reign supreme?
Author
Author Bio: Alice Quinn
Alice Quinn has worked many jobs, from theater hostess to waitress, and has traveled the world, often relying on her wits to make ends meet. After the success of her first Rosie Maldonne Mystery, Queen of the Trailer Park, in her native French, she quit her day jobs and now makes her living writing full time. She lives in the South of France with her two teenage children and several cats.
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| Available Formats : | CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Historical |
| Runtime: | 11.70 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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