Fata Morgana 1977 by William Kotzwinkle - Inspector Picard |
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Item #: BOC385 |
Our Price: $27.00 |
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A fantasy mystery novel Hardcover 8.40 X 5.80 inches A blend of fantasy tale and hard-boiled detective story set in Paris in 1861 features a French police detective who sets out to investigate a conjurer whose fortune-telling machine is sweeping Paris. "At a fashionable salon, Parisians line up to have their fortunes told by Ric Lazare’s amazing machine. The predictions arrive with unerring accuracy, as if the invention were imbued with some sort of wondrous sorcery. The police, however, have a different opinion. They suspect that Lazare is a con man. Accordingly, they’ve sent one of their own to investigate. Unfortunately, the man they send is Paul Picard. His methods are unconventional. His appetites—for lemon tarts, and for prostitutes—are legendary. And he is no stranger to the dark side of Paris. But Inspector Picard is entirely unprepared for the string of murders that pulls him across the continent. As the killer’s seductive knot tightens around him, he learns once and for all that there’s more to the glimmering world of high society than first appears. Very good condition, Books is in beautiful condition. Slight deckled page ends. Jacket shows some minor rubbing, still very nice. Great illustrations. See photos and email with any questions prior to purchase. |
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