Synopses & Reviews
June 1945. The war is over. As dawn breaks across the hills of Provence, 15-year-old Pierrot stumbles across the body of Capitaine Patrocle, a local hero of the Resistance, who has been murdered. In his wallet, Pierrot finds a letter, which he conceals beneath his cap. It provides the key to the dramatic events that lie at the heart of this haunting storyand ultimately leads to the boys introduction to the beautiful Madame Henry and the mysteries of love. French author Pierre Magnan has written more than 25 novels, including The Murdered House, which was short-listed for the CWA Historical Dagger Award.
About the Author
Pierre Magnan was born in Manosque, Provence, in 1922. He was a typographer at age 13, then flirted with writing before working for a haulage company. When he was made redundant, he returned to writing thrillers at the age of 54 of which two, The Murdered House and Innocence are set in Provence.