Book Synopsis

Paris, September 1940.

After three months under Nazi Occupation, not much can shock Detective Eddie Giral. That is, until he finds a murder victim who was supposed to be in prison. Eddie knows, because he put him there. The dead man is not the first or the last criminal being let loose onto the streets. But who is pulling the strings, and why?

This question will take Eddie from jazz clubs to opera halls, from old flames to new friends, from the lights of Paris to the darkest countryside – pursued by a most troubling truth: sometimes to do the right thing, you have to join the wrong side..

My review

Such a powerful crime novel. Set in the 1940’s we follow the story of Eddie who is a Detective. I loved Eddie he was resilient and sounded like the kind of person you wanted on your side. He is investigating a murder but there are many different storylines we follow as a result of this, including his long lost son. Eddie also has to face the reality of what German occupation will mean to the people of Paris. Lots of plot twists and an insightful look into a historical time in history.

Disclaimer – Thank you to the Author and the publishers for my gifted copy of this book for my honest review