This Night’s Foul Work
This Night’s Foul Work by Fred Vargas is a mystery novel published by Harvill Secker in 2008, featuring 416 pages in English. The story unfolds on the outskirts of Paris, where two men are discovered with their throats cut, initially believed to be victims of a drug-related incident. However, the protagonist, Adamsberg, suspects that the case holds deeper complexities and seeks the expertise of pathologist Ariane Lagarde to unravel the truth.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the intricacies of crime and investigation within the Parisian landscape. The book explores themes of police procedural work and the challenges faced by investigators in a city rife with crime. As Adamsberg navigates the case, the plot reveals the layers of mystery that surround the initial assumptions, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding drama and the characters involved.
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On the outskirts of Paris, two men have been found with their throats cut. It is assumed that this is a drug-related incident of the kind so often uncovered in that area of town. But Adamsberg is convinced that there is more to it. Anxious to keep control of the case, he must call in a favour from the pathologist Ariane Lagarde.
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