Synopsis: 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?
Review: This was the second book I wanted to read, and I read it second! The story sounded very interesting, and I was NOT disappointed! There are so many twists and turns, that you have to keep reading to figure out what actually happened, and the end will come as a surprise! I read it in one sitting was quite happy with its subtle psychological nuances and how the city of Paris interperssed with the Creuse (central France), and how the differences in the French legal system, all worked to weave a tight story that enthralls the reader! I was disappointed the book had ended and hope there will be more books with the main characters to come!
Excerpt: You can read an excerpt on Le French Book website!
About the Author: Author, screenwriter and actress Sylvie Granotier loves to weave plots that send shivers up your spine. She was born in Algeria and grew up in Paris and Morocco. She studied literature and theater in Paris, then set off traveling—the United States, Brazil, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, ending with a tour of Europe. She wound up in Paris again, an actress, with a job and some recognition.
But she is a writer at heart, and started her publishing career translating Grace Paley’s short story collection Enormous Changes at the Last Minute into French. Fourteen novels and many short stories later, Sylvie Granotier is a major crime fiction author in France. Sylvie splits her time between Paris and the Creuse. For more information about the author, click here.
About the Translator, Anne Trager has lived in France for over 26 years, working in translation, publishing and communications. In 2011, she woke up one morning and said, “I just can’t stand it anymore. There are way too many good books being written in France not reaching a broader audience.” That’s when she founded Le French Book to translate some of those books into English. The company’s motto is “If we love it, we translate it,” and Anne loves crime fiction about as much as she loves wine.
Check out Le French Book for links to buy these translated ebooks!
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