120, Rue De La Gare by Léo Malet
A Nestor Burma Mystery
Set in wartime France, the story follows private detective Nestor Burma as he unravels a complex mystery involving murder and espionage. After being released from a German prisoner-of-war camp, Burma returns to Paris and is drawn into an investigation when a cryptic message leads him to a series of enigmatic events. As he navigates through a web of deceit and danger, Burma encounters a range of intriguing characters, each with their own secrets, ultimately uncovering a conspiracy that ties back to the mysterious address, 120, Rue de la Gare. The novel combines elements of noir and suspense, capturing the tense atmosphere of France during World War II.
The 15786th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1943
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- French
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