Irish bureaucrat Eamonn Hicky is shot dead. His demise leaves a host of unanswered questions. Old friend and detective Henri Castang begins a search for answers that takes him to Ireland, Germany and finally to the Italian Alps. As Castang delves deeper into his friend's life, he discovers that his life--like his death--was shrouded in mystery, danger and scandal.
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Synopsis:
Investigating the murder of his friend, French detective Henri Castang travels from Joyce and Yeats to the Italian Alps, where he learns of the victim's longtime battle for survival. Reprint.
About the Author:
Nicolas Freeling was the creator of the van der Valk and Castang series, and was considered the most unique writer amongst 20th Century crime novelists. He died in 2003.
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- PublisherWarner Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0446403709
- ISBN 13 9780446403702
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages208
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