The Assassin in the Marais: A Victor Legris Mystery (Victor Legris Mysteries)
Praise forThe Assassin in the Marais:"A sturdy marriage of frothy style and abundant period detail, from obligatory tidbits about Toulouse-Lautrec and the Moulin Rouge to surprising sidelights on little-known but interesting people and ..."--Kirkus Reviews "A pleasing story with well-executed characters,The Assassin in the Maraisalso provides a splendid tour of the Paris of another era." --Richmond Times Dispatch Praise for the Victor Legris Mysteries“Izner combines a sparkling puzzle (reminiscent of one of Agatha Christie’s most famous novels) with complex characters and appealing descriptions of Paris, andMurder on the Eiffel Toweris a well-executed beginning to a series with great potential.” —The Richmond Times-Dispatch“An extremely satisfying traditional mystery with lots of suspects and panache. Izner writes in a witty, breezy style. . . . The plot is terrific. . . .” —Providence Journal-Bulletin“The taut pacing and vivid period detail will have readers eagerly turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly“[T]he energetic curiosity of the hero dovetails nicely with the readers’ interest in a fascinating era. The colorful supporting cast lays a solid foundation for Victor’s further exploits.” —Kirkus Reviews“[A] fin de siècle delight . . . [a] first-rate escapist pleasure . . . charming, witty, and beautifully evocative.” —Bookgeeks“Reading Izner is like taking a ride into the Belle Epoque in a time machine. A wonderfully breathtaking ride.” —Boris Akunin, author ofThe Winter Queen, The Turkish Gambit,andSister Pelagia and the White Bulldog“I read this charming, evocative, and suspenseful book with the mounting excitement I always get when I realize I’ve found a new series—I can’t wait for the next Victor Legris book. What a pleasure it is to visit Paris with such an expert tour guide!” —Charles Finch, author ofABeautiful Blue DeathandThe September Society