Title : Addicted to pleasure - No. 293 - Brigade Mondaine - Gérard De Villiers - Michel Brice - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782744314575 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Pearl of the Harem - No. 292 - Brigade Mondaine - Gérard De Villiers - Michel Brice - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782744314568 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Big Screen Fun - No. 291 - Brigade Mondaine - Gérard De Villiers - Michel Brice - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782744314551 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Emeline's Secret Trouble - No. 290 - Brigade Mondaine - Gérard De Villiers - Michel Brice - book Summary : See photos EAN: 9782744314544 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Rouletabille at the Tsar's - Gaston Leroux - book Summary : Rouletabille chez le Tsar is a captivating novel written by Gaston Leroux, the renowned author of the famous character Rouletabille. Immerse yourself in a thrilling adventure that transports you to the imperial Russia of Tsar Nicholas II. The story begins when Rouletabille, an intrepid young journalist and brilliant detective, is sent on a secret mission to Saint Petersburg. Accompanied by his faithful friend Sainclair, he finds himself plunged into the heart of a political conspiracy that threatens the stability of the country. Between plots, betrayals, and mysteries, Rouletabille will have to use all his intelligence and deductive skills to unravel the threads of this complex intrigue. As the pages turn, the reader is drawn into a whirlwind of breathtaking events, where each twist reveals new clues. Leroux offers us a fascinating immersion into early 20th-century Russia, with its sumptuous palaces, bustling streets, and colorful characters. The author skillfully portrays the atmosphere of the time, skillfully blending historical reality and fiction. Rouletabille chez le Tsar is a captivating novel that will delight lovers of mystery and adventure. With its charismatic hero and thrilling plot, this book is a real page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last line. Dive into the captivating world of Gaston Leroux and let yourself be swept away by this incredible epic in the heart of Imperial Russia. Excerpt: ""- Barinia, the young stranger has arrived. - Where have you put him? - Oh! He stayed in the dressing room. - I told you to take him to Natasha's little drawing room: didn't you understand me, Ermolai? - Excuse me, Barinia, but the young stranger, when I tried to search him, gave me a solid kick in the stomach. EAN: Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Hidden Files of the Social Brigade - Maurice Vincent - book Summary : See photos EAN: Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Companions of Silence - Paul Feval - book Summary : At the very beginning of the 19th century, Count Mario de Monteleone, cousin of Ferdinand, King of Naples, secretly leads the fight against the French. Secret: that's all there is to it. The conspirators have no weapons, but they possess a sense of their rights and know they can count on the surest ally: silence. Traps, kidnappings, crimes, real and fake suicides, and plots follow one another at a breathless pace. In this labyrinthine novel, published in volume form in 1858, Paul Féval explores the genesis of the terrible secret societies that Southern Italy soon made a dark specialty of, later giving rise to the Mafia and the Neapolitan Camorra. Both in style and in novelistic energy, the author once again proves himself the equal of the master of the serial novel: Alexandre Dumas. EAN: 9782752903891 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : What Roses Live By - Mary Higgins Clark - book Summary : Twice, within weeks of each other, Kerry McGrath makes a disturbing observation: Dr. Smith, a plastic surgeon, gives his patients the face of Suzanne, a young woman murdered a few years earlier. Kerry, then an assistant district attorney, had convicted her husband... But when, seized by doubts, she wants to reopen the case, no one seems to want to, neither her boss, nor her ex-husband, nor even her old friend, Senator Hoover... Soon, Kerry will have to fear for her own life and that of her little girl if she wants to discover the truth. This novel by Mary Higgins Clark, the thirteenth since The Night of the Fox (Grand Prix de littérature policière 1980), is second to none of its predecessors. Crime, threat, and suspense go hand in hand with a laser-like analysis of the psychology of crime... EAN: 9782253143772 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : And Only Dust Will Remain - Patricia Cornwell - book Summary : In two years, four couples have disappeared in the Williamsburg area. Their cars were found, and, several weeks later, their remains... Too little, in truth, for Kay Scarpetta to determine the cause of death. But this time, everything will change: the student who was driving with her boyfriend in a Jeep Cherokee is the daughter of one of the most powerful women in the United States, number one in the fight against drugs, who is determined to move heaven and earth to solve this disappearance. Breathless suspense and all the rigor of police procedure: here we find the subtle combination that made the success of Patricia Cornwell, winner of the Edgar Poe Award and the Adventure Novel Prize. EAN: 9782253114093 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Hercule Poirot Investigations - Agatha Christie - book Summary : He can't say it enough: Hercule Poirot is the greatest detective of all time. What mystery could baffle him? Disappearance of priceless jewels, suspicious suicide, devious spies, heinous murder, high-level fraud, or a murky inheritance affair—nothing can resist him. But above all, no acrobatics on all fours in the grass, magnifying glass in hand. No essay on a lipstick-stained cigarette butt. No, Hercule Poirot leaves these diversions to the hard workers at Scotland Yard. He's content to settle into an armchair and let his illustrious little gray cells do the work. EAN: 9782702400425 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Don't Forget My Little Shoes - Joseph Connolly - book Summary : In this vitriolic satire of contemporary life and morals, we find the characters of Vacances anglaises, a few months after the events of the previous summer, around a traditional Christmas meal. And this holiday season will prove to be daunting for each of them: adventures, adultery, dramas and torrid love stories from which no one will emerge unscathed... After the memorable English Holidays, Joseph Connolly returns with this novel, which highlights with incredible linguistic verve the frustrations, guilty fantasies, and identity problems of British society. Emotion, acid humor, and a series of disasters are all on the menu! EAN: 9782020551328 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Hercule Poirot's Christmas - Agatha Christie - book Summary : Is it a good idea to gather children who all have good reasons to hate you for the holidays? Especially when it comes to telling them you're changing your will? Be that as it may, on December 24, Simeon Lee, an old man as rich as he is cynical, is savagely murdered in his bedroom. And here is Hercule Poirot wondering about Alfred and his wife, long tyrannized by their father and father-in-law; about Harry, who cannot forgive him for the humiliations his mother suffered; about Pilar, the Spanish granddaughter, in front of whom the old man may have imprudently displayed his diamonds... Lots of people. And finally, a culprit present from the start, but very difficult to suspect... From the very great Agatha Christie. EAN: 9782702408087 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Slaves of the Past - Anne Perry - book Summary : Daniel Alberton, a wealthy English arms dealer, is found murdered in the courtyard of his Tooley Street warehouse. While there, detective William Monk discovers the watch of Lyman Breeland, an American Union officer to whom Alberton refused to sell rifles. A clear culprit? Especially since Breeland seems to have returned home, accompanied by Alberton's daughter Merrit, a young idealist committed to the abolitionist cause. With the Civil War about to engulf the United States, Monk, accompanied by his wife Hester and Philo Trace, Breeland's sworn enemy, must pursue him across the Atlantic and across an America bloodied by its first battles. "Anne Perry is adept at castigating the violence that constantly surfaces behind the prudish decorum that Victorian high society adorns itself with." French Book Critical Bulletin EAN: 9782264035165 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Dark Souls - Anne Perry - book Summary : Hester Latterly is hired by a wealthy Scottish family to escort an elderly woman to London. Her only instruction? To make her swallow her fragile heart medicine. On the train, Hester befriends her patient, administers the medicine, and then falls asleep. When she wakes up, the old woman has passed away. The autopsy reveals that it was poisoning, and Hester, accused of the murder, is imprisoned. All of the young woman's friends mobilize: Monk leaves for Edinburgh to investigate with the support of Rathbone, Hester, and Callandra. Together, they will eventually discover the truth... and much more. This new investigation by William Monk gives Anne Perry the opportunity to provide us with a further illustration of the sometimes perverse ingenuity with which she explores the underbelly of 19th-century England. EAN: 9782264029584 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : A Strangled Scream - Anne Perry - book Summary : What could a father and son from London's upper crust be guilty of to deserve the bloody beating they received in one of the city's most sordid neighborhoods? Judging by the testimonies, Sergeant Evan quickly seems to think that the son, Rhys Duff, still between life and death, and unable to speak or write to recount the facts, is not as innocent as he seems. "While she indulges in the picturesque, without claiming to be a historian or sociologist, Anne Perry doesn't mince her words. When she lifts the veil, nothing escapes her: prostitution, incest, pedophilia, clandestine abortions, corruption - needless to say, those who hold the upper hand are not the least compromised. A William Monk investigation is a guaranteed change of scenery." EAN: 9782264032614 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Cutthroat of Westminster Bridge - Anne Perry - book Summary : The gentleman tied to the lamppost on Westminster Bridge is dressed very elegantly—flower in his buttonhole, top hat, and a smart white scarf—but he is dead, his throat slit. Who killed Sir Lockwood Hamilton, this charming man and one of the most conscientious members of Parliament? Even before Inspector Thomas Pitt begins his investigation, one of Sir Lockwood's colleagues also meets the same fate at the same place. Charlotte, Thomas's loving wife, cannot resist the urge to help her husband. But, meanwhile, the Westminster Bridge throat-slitter continues his gruesome work... EAN: 9782264031624 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Mystery of Callander Square - Anne Perry - book Summary : Lovers of historical fiction and detective fiction should definitely check out this new series, set in Queen Victoria's England. A period atmosphere heavy with sensuality, high-quality writing and dialogue, a perfectly convincing depiction of social class, and deeply human characters; this is what makes reading Anne Perry's novels absolutely unforgettable. " Library Journal EAN: 9782264025845 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Last Hunt - Jean-Christophe Grangé - book Summary : The body of Jürgen von Geyersberg, a wealthy Swabian heir, is found decapitated and castrated. Taking charge of the case, Commander Pierre Niémans and his associate Ivana Bogdanovic, a free agent in the PJ, are sent to the Black Forest. There, they encounter a series of strange things—a priestess of the thermal waters, dog breeders, a healer—to trace the Black Hunters, a battalion of criminals enlisted by Himmler to hunt down Jews, who seem to have risen from their graves... A well-crafted synopsis and a solid plot that get you straight to the point. There's never a dull moment. Laurence Caracalla, Le Figaro magazine. An effective thriller. François Vey, The Sunday Journal. EAN: 9782253241522 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : America - Volume 1 - The Thirteenth Colony - Romain Sardou - book Summary : 1691. As Irish Catholics revolt against England, young Harry Bateman and his wife Lilly are forced to flee their country and embark for America. After a long journey, they reach a new land where they will try to make a place for themselves. Arriving in the colony of New York, they clashed with Augustus Muir, a wealthy merchant of German origin, who had come to create a thirteenth English colony which would allow him to increase his wealth. From their meeting was born a fierce hatred that would last for several generations. These two families, with their inextricably linked destinies, will each write, in their own way, the history of America. “It’s gripping, it’s vibrant.” Femme Actuelle EAN: 9782266215725 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Last Prophecy - James Patterson - book Summary : Kathleen was counting on Dr. Higgins to provide a solution to this inexplicable pregnancy. But the appointment with the obstetrician is cut short: the young woman discovers her hanged, in her own office... For Kathleen, a girl from a well-to-do Boston family who has never had sexual relations, nothing will ever be the same again. The nightmare spreads. In Ireland, a similar pregnancy is reported. Around the world, plagues are sweeping the population, claiming thousands of victims. Prophets announce the arrival of the Antichrist. The Vatican is quick to connect the dots: it's time to reveal some dark secrets and commission an expert in miracles and a former nun with a firearms license... The salvation of the world is in the hands of two young virgins. The countdown has already begun. EAN: 9782266124355 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : A Most Wanted Man - John Le Carré - book Summary : Issa, a young, starving Russian Muslim, arrives clandestinely in Hamburg... Along with Annabel, an idealistic lawyer, and Tommy Brue, a bank boss, they form a love triangle that will be swooped down upon by spies from three nations at war with terrorism. With caustic humor, mounting tension, and a poignant final scene, this work reveals a dark vision, impressive in its logic and acuity. EAN: 9782757814680 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Ice Wind - A Kay Scarpetta Investigation - Patricia Cornwell - book Summary : A prominent paleontologist disappears from a dinosaur bone dig deep in Canada. A gruesome message reaches Kay Scarpetta, leaving her with the uneasy feeling that it might be the culprit. When she is called shortly afterward to retrieve a female corpse from Boston Harbor, events unfold. Kay Scarpetta finds herself facing a highly intelligent serial killer with no fear of arrest. As the evidence seems to link to other unsolved cases, the most advanced forensic science is called into play. The hunt for the culprit begins in the city of Boston, caught in an icy wind. EAN: 9782253175971 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : The Death of the Woods - Brigitte Aubert - book Summary : Tetraplegic, mute and blind following a terrorist attack, Elise lives in a wheelchair. She doesn't despair, but one day, while waiting for her companion in a parking lot, she is approached by seven-year-old Virginie, who gives her disturbing information about child murders, including that of her own brother. It was the Death of the Woods that struck, the little girl specifies, and she's not finished. Unmasking the assassin before he kills again is the terrifying task that Elise must tackle immediately. Under penalty of death, of course: the Death of the Woods knows that Elise is aware. EAN: 9782020319881 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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Title : Quantum - A Captain Chase Investigation - Patricia Cornwell - book Summary : On the eve of a top-secret space mission, Captain Calli Chase detects an alarm in the tunnel of one of NASA's research centers. A quantum mechanics specialist and cybercrime investigator, Calli knows that the impending storm and the government shutdown create ideal conditions for sabotage. The danger surpasses all her fears. Disturbing clues indicate that Carmé, her twin sister, missing for several days, is linked to this incident. As the countdown begins, Calli realizes that failure will spell disaster for the space program and the security of the entire nation. A brilliant thriller, led at a cracking pace by Patricia Cornwell at the height of her powers. Translated from English (United States) by Dominique Defert "Queen of crime fiction, helicopter and motorcycle pilot, Patricia Cornwell tackles a thrilling series with Quantum." Grazia "The beginning of a hellish suspense among the astronauts and, to our great pleasure, a series of ultra-documented investigations, always so realistic. It's a challenge to never lose the layman in the midst of this impressive futuristic technology. Fascinating and instructive!" Télé Z “A brilliant thriller, led at a cracking pace by Patricia Cornwell at the height of her powers.” Ici Paris "Patricia Cornwell is one of the queens of the suspense novel. Scheduled for release on June 3, her new book, Quantum (JC Lattès), is very promising." Union Presse “It’s best to free up some time before starting to read, because it will be difficult to give up on finishing it: Patricia Cornwell is back!” Florence Dalmas Le Dauphiné Libéré / Vaucluse Matin "With Quantum, the queen of crime fiction with 100 million copies sold is tackling a thrilling new series, between cybercrime and space conquests." Télé 7 jours EAN: 9782709666893 Used book Book in good condition The book matches the photo

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