The Black Tower by Louis Bayard
Set in post-revolutionary France, this historical mystery follows the journey of a disillusioned former detective, Vidocq, as he is drawn into a web of intrigue surrounding the enigmatic survival of the Dauphin, Louis-Charles, who was thought to have perished during the tumultuous upheaval. Partnered with a young medical student, Hector Carpentier, Vidocq navigates the shadowy corridors of power and deception, unraveling secrets that challenge the very fabric of history. As they delve deeper, the duo confronts a series of perilous encounters, testing their resolve and uncovering truths that could alter the course of a nation.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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