The Paris Lawyer

The Paris Lawyer

<h2>The Past & Present Collide in Paris</h2> <br /><b>Winner of the Grand Prix Sang d’Encre crime fiction award in 2011, for the first time in English. </b> <br /> <br />“A beautifully written and elegantly structured novel of a woman's attempt to solve the central mystery of her life, along with several other mysteries along the way. It captures the reader from the first page and never lets go.” — Thomas H. Cook, winner of the Martin Beck Award, Barry Award for Best Novel, Edgar Award for Best Novel <br /> <br />As a child, Catherine Monsigny was the only witness to a heinous crime. Now, she is an ambitious rookie attorney in sophisticated modern-day Paris. On the side, she does pro bono work and hits the jackpot: a major felony case that could boost her career. A black woman is accused of poisoning her rich farmer husband in a peaceful village in central France, where the beautiful, rolling hills hold dark secrets. While preparing the case, Catherine’s own past comes back with a vengeance. This fast- paced story follows Catherine’s determined search for the truth in both her case and her own life. Who can she believe? And can you ever escape from your past? <b>The story twists and turns, combining subtle psychological insight with a detailed sense of place. </b> <br /> <br /><h2>“Fans of Elizabeth George and Ruth Rendell will eat this one up.” –Booklist</h2> <br /> <br />"This is a complex tale, skillfully told, that will keep you in suspense to the very end.” — Patricia MacDonald, Edgar-award nominee <br /> <br />“Full of surprises and twists that will keep you reading late into the night.” –Cosmopolitan <br /> <br />“This is a suspense novel with an absolutely perfect atmosphere. The writing is subtle, racy, controlled. It is written with great art!” — RTL.be <br /> <br />“Everything in this book—the plot, the atmosphere, the characters, and the style—is perfectly mastered from beginning to end.” — L’Echo <br />