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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.
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Das Rätsel von Paris, Claudia Wuttke, Pablo de Santis
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- Année de publication
- 2010
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- Titre
- Das Rätsel von Paris
- Langue
- Allemand
- Auteurs
- Claudia Wuttke, Pablo de Santis
- Éditeur
- Unionsverl.
- Publié
- 2010
- Format
- rigide
- Pages
- 316
- ISBN10
- 329300413X
- ISBN13
- 9783293004139
- Séries
- L'énigme de Paris
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Polars & Thrillers, Romans historiques, Polars, France, Polars classiques, Détective
- Titre original
- El enigma de París
- Évaluation
- 3,45 sur 5
- Description
- 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.