Die Around Sundown: A Mystery

In 1940, during the German occupation of Paris, Detective Henri Lefort investigates the murder of a German major in the Louvre Museum. He encounters a group of artists, including Pablo Picasso, who know more than they're willing to tell him. Henri must unravel their connections to the murdered officer and to each other while keeping his own past secret. He meets a psychoanalyst who promises to help him, but his biggest secret could end his career and see him hanged for a murder he didn't commit.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Minotaur Books,US

In the summer of 1940, amidst the occupation of Paris by German forces, Detective Henri Lefort finds himself on a ticking clock to solve the murder of a prominent German officer that took place within the revered Louvre Museum. Despite being blocked from the crime scene, Lefort is provided with a list of suspects, among them being a group of artists who hold more knowledge than they are willing to divulge. With the assistance of a police secretary, Lefort embarks on a perilous journey to unravel the intricate connections between these suspects and the deceased officer. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Lefort must conceal his own past, as someone threatens to expose his deepest secret—a secret that could not only end his career but also lead to his execution for a murder he did not commit.

As the days unfold, Lefort's loyalty to his country and fellow Parisians is put to the ultimate test as he navigates the treacherous terrain of the German occupation. With the clock relentlessly ticking, Lefort must use all his skills and resources to identify the murderer before it is too late. Along the way, he encounters a renowned psychoanalyst who offers to help him in his quest for justice. However, as Lefort begins to share his story of his time in World War I, he realizes that his biggest secret, if revealed to the wrong people, could have far-reaching consequences that could alter the course of history.

In a race against time, Lefort must navigate the complex web of lies, deceit, and betrayal that surrounds him. With every step forward, he risks not only his own life but also the lives of those he cares about. As the tension mounts and the stakes rise, Lefort must confront his own demons and make difficult choices that will shape the course of his destiny.

In the end, Lefort emerges as a hero, having solved the murder and exposed the truth behind the cover-up. His legacy as a detective is forever tarnished, but he knows that he has done the right thing. As he walks away from the scene of the crime, Lefort reflects on the sacrifices that he and his fellow Parisians have made during the occupation and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 233 x 154 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781250824820