Death on the Marais

In 1963, Inspector Lucas Rocco is transferred from Paris to a small village in France, where he finds a murdered woman wearing a Gestapo uniform in a British military cemetery. He faces an enemy who will stop at nothing to prevent him from investigating the murder, making it a thrilling historical crime thriller.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 25 March 2021
Publisher: Canelo

In the tumultuous year of 1963, Inspector Lucas Rocco finds himself on a new assignment, as part of a nationwide initiative to expand police operations. He is transferred from the bustling city of Paris to a quaint village nestled in the heart of rural France. Despite the seemingly tranquil surroundings, Rocco soon discovers that his new patch is anything but uneventful. On his very first day, he stumbles upon a gruesome scene: a murdered woman, clad in a Gestapo uniform, lying in a British military cemetery.

As Rocco begins to investigate this mysterious death, he quickly realizes that he is up against a formidable adversary. An enemy who will stop at nothing to hinder his investigation, even resorting to murder. With every step he takes, Rocco becomes more and more entangled in a web of danger and intrigue, as he uncovers a plot that spans across the borders of France and Germany.

This gripping historical crime thriller is a must-read for fans of Martin Walker, Maigret, and Mark Billingham. It takes readers on a thrilling journey through the streets of Paris and the treacherous landscapes of rural France, as Rocco battles against time to solve the mystery and bring the culprits to justice. Prepare to be immersed in a world of danger, suspense, and intrigue, as Inspector Lucas Rocco navigates the perilous waters of 1963.

Weight: 264g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800323261