| Description |
273 pages : portraits ; 22 cm |
| Summary |
"As a child, she was the only witness to a heinous crime. Now, Catherine Monsigny is an ambitious rookie attorney in Paris, working for a well-known firm. On the side, she does pro bono work and hits the jackpot: a major felony case that could boost her career. A black woman is accused of poisoning her rich farmer husband in a peaceful village in central France, where nothing ever happens. While preparing the case, Catherine's own past comes back with a vengeance. This fast-paced story follows Catherine's determined search for the truth in both her case and her own life. Who can she believe? And can you ever escape from your past? The story twists and turns, combining subtle psychological insight with detailed descriptions of the region" -- from publisher's web site. |
| Language |
In English. Translated from French. |
| Subject |
Women lawyers -- France -- Paris -- Fiction.
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Witnesses -- Fiction.
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Murder -- Fiction.
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France -- Fiction.
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| Genre/Form |
Mystery fiction.
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| Added Author |
Trager, Anne.
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| Added Title |
Rigole du diable. English
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| ISBN |
9781939474018 (paperback) |
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1939474019 (paperback) |
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9781939474681 (hardback) |
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193947468X (hardback) |
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