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Book Synopsis“Rich with telling detail and a deep feeling for time and place,”* Judith Rock¹s historical mysteries are a great mix of mystery, excitement and intrigue...a truly excellent series.”**Paris, 1687.The last thing Jesuit Charles du Luc and his elderly confessor expect to find in an ancient crypt is a newly murdered body. Even more troubling, the shock of discovering the victim—a young man about to enter their order—proves too much for Charles’s companion. Vowing justice, Charles wants nothing more than to discover the killer, but is unexpectedly restrained from investigation.
At the same moment, a fellow soldier has also entered the Jesuit Novice House, bringing Charles’s worst battlefield secret back to haunt him. And when another Jesuit disappears from the college of Louis le Grand and Charles himself is attacked, he begins to wonder whether there might be something more sinister afoot. All signs point to so
Trade ReviewPraise for the Charles du Luc novels“Powerful, absorbing, complex, and thoroughly satisfying."—
Historical Novels Review (Editor's Choice)
"Energetic and engrossing.”—
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A necessary read for all who enjoy historical mysteries.”—
Library Journal (starred review)
“Rich with telling detail and a deep feeling for time and place.”—Margaret Frazer, national bestselling author of
The Apostate’s Tale“A great mix of mystery, excitement and intrigue...a truly excellent series.”—
The Big Thrill“Rock nails everything about characters, dialogue, setting, historical research, pacing and story development. … an excellent historical detective series.” —
Bookgasm “Not only satisfies the taste of historical mystery lovers but anyone who likes complex plots, twists, and elaborate mysteries. … Judith Rock’s research is as impeccable as her writing style. … a great read.”
—Mystery Tribune“Amazing ... Ms. Rock takes you back to fascinating and dangerous 17th century Paris so well that I suspect her of being a time-traveler who's been there.”—Ariana Franklin, National bestselling author of
Mistress of the Art of Death
