Innocence (Panther S.)

Innocence (Panther S.)

by PierreMagnan (Author)

Synopsis

June 1945. The war is over. As dawn breaks across the hills of Provence, 15-year-old Pierrot stumbles across the body of Capitaine Patrocle, a local hero of the Resistance, who has been murdered. In his wallet, Pierrot finds a letter, which he conceals beneath his cap. It provides the key to the dramatic events that lie at the heart of this haunting storyand ultimately leads to the boy s introduction to the beautiful Madame Henry and the mysteries of love. French author Pierre Magnan has written more than 25 novels, including "The Murdered House, " which was short-listed for the CWA Historical Dagger Award."

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Publisher: The Harvill Press
Published: 04 Jul 2002

ISBN 10: 1860469809
ISBN 13: 9781860469800
Book Overview: Unsettling and full of unexpected surprises...a thoroughly satisfying narrative' Jerome Begle, Figaro

Media Reviews
June, 1945 and on one morning in Provence Pierrot, a 15-year-old boy, stumbles across the murdered body of a celebrated Resistance hero. Pierrot finds a letter that lead to a haunting story of illicit passions and the boy's introduction to the mysteries of love. An atmospheric and stylish literary thriller.
Author Bio
Pierre Magnan was born in Manosque, Provence, in 1922. He was a typographer at age 13, then flirted with writing before working for a haulage company. When he was made redundant, he returned to writing thrillers at the age of 54 of which two, The Murdered House and Innocence are set in Provence.