Title: The Widow of the Rue Des Remparts - Martine Lafon-Baillou - book
Summary :
Madame Clairac, a widow, mourns the loss of her faithful parrot, Figaro. To find him, she calls on Timothée Montcléra, as renowned for his investigative skills as for his discretion. Has the bird escaped? Or is this an act of malice? In the alleys of the parish of Saint-André, people earn their living through trafficking and gambling, while the wealthiest indulge in real estate speculation.
Soon, this case will turn out to be only the visible face of much darker and more unworthy intrigues. Timothée will need all the help of his cousin François and his aunt Madame Lannes to avoid losing his footing in this increasingly opaque mystery. Will Timothée succeed in this strange investigation while remaining in control of himself and his feelings? Will he manage to escape the man who has repeatedly tried to take his life? And will he finally be able to solve the enigma of the strange mark he bears on his back?
