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The accordionist / Fred Vargas ; translated from the French by Sian Reynolds.

Vargas, Fred, (author.). Reynolds, Sian, (translator.).

Summary:

"When two Parisian women are shockingly murdered in their homes, the police suspect young accordionist Clément Vauquer. To have a chance of proving his innocence, he seeks refuge with old Marthe, a former prostitute and the only mother figure he has known. Marthe calls ex-special investigator Louis Kehlweiler to help Clément. But what Louis uncovers is anything but straightforward, and he must call on some unconventional friends to help him solve his most complex case yet. Not only must Louis try to prove Clément's innocence, he must solve a fiendish riddle to lead him to the killer."-- Provided by the publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781846559983
  • Physical Description: 249 pages ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: London : Harvill Secker, 2017.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"First published with the title Sans feu ni lieu in France by Editions Viviane Hamy in 1997."--Title page verso.
Subject: Murder > Investigation > Fiction.
Serial murder investigation > Fiction.
Ex-police officers > France > Fiction.
Paris (France) > Fiction.
Genre: Mystery fiction.

Available copies

  • 11 of 12 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Sechelt/Gibsons. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Gibsons Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 12 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Holdable? Status Due Date
Gibsons Public Library FIC VARG (Text) 30886001043468 Adult Mystery Hardcover Volume hold Available -

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