by Pierre Magnan (Author), Dr Patricia Clancy (Translator)
In a sleepy Provencal village, retired postman Emile Pencenat is busy digging his own grave when he spots an unstamped letter in the cemetery's disused postbox, addressed to a Madamoiselle Champourcieux. He dutifully posts the letter. When the body of this same Madamoiselle is later discovered - pinned to her piano with an ancient bayonet - Commissaire Laviolette is coaxed out of retirement to solve one of the most bizarre crimes imaginable.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 05 Jul 2007
ISBN 10: 0099470195
ISBN 13: 9780099470199
Book Overview: A wonderfully atmospheric thriller set, like all Magnan's work, in Provence, and featuring his engaging detective, Commissaire Laviolette.