Death Has Deep Roots A Second World War Mystery
Death Has Deep Roots A Second World War Mystery by Michael Gilbert is a reprint edition published by Poisoned Pen Press in 2019. This 288-page book, written in English, presents a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of the Golden Age of Murder, focusing on a high-stakes trial involving Victoria Lamartine, a hotel worker and former French Resistance fighter, who stands accused of murdering her lover, Major Eric Thoseby.
Readers will find a blend of courtroom drama and a gripping quest for truth as solicitor Nap Rumbold steps in to defend Lamartine, who faces execution. With only eight days to uncover the truth, Rumbold’s investigation takes him across the Channel, delving into the complexities of the past and the impact of war. This mystery intertwines elements of legal intrigue and historical context, making it a notable entry in the genres of crime and detective fiction.
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Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder
An eager London crowd awaits the trial of Victoria Lamartine, hotel worker, ex-French Resistance fighter, and the only logical suspect for the murder of her supposed lover, Major Eric Thoseby. Lamartine–who once escaped from the clutches of the Gestapo–is set to meet her end at the gallows.
One final opportunity remains: the defendant calls on solicitor Nap Rumbold to replace the defence counsel,and grants an eight-day reprieve from the proceedings. Without any time to spare, Rumbold boards a ferry across the Channel, tracing the roots of the brutal murder back into the war-torn past.
Expertly combining authentic courtroom drama at the Old Bailey with a perilous quest for evidence across France, Death Has Deep Roots is an unorthodox marvel of the mystery genre.
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