Memory of Flames
Published on 18. December 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-906040-84-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Tsar had long dreamt of taking Paris in revenge for Moscow - A" March 1814. With the allied armies of Russia, Austria and Prussia advancing, Paris is in real danger of falling to occupying forces for the first time in 400 years. But at a moment when all efforts should be directed towards the defence of the city, Joseph Bonaparte is concerned with the murder of a retired colonel, and orders Lieutenant Colonel Quentin Margont to conduct a secret investigation into his death. Once again Armand Cabasson marries his phenomenal knowledge of the Napoleonic period with his psychiatric expertise to create a gripping and totally convincing narrative.
Reviews / Votes
'Combines the suspense of a thriller with the compelling narrative of a war epic' Le Parisien'Cabasson skilfully weaves an intriguing mystery into a rich historical background' Mail on Sunday
'With vivid scenes of battle and military life ... Cabasson's atmospheric novel makes a splendid war epic' Sunday Telegraph
'The author ably combines the two elements of murder investigation and epic war novel, providing the reader with the historical background in a convincing but naturalistic way that does not interfere with the flow of the story' Eurocrime
'[Cabasson] draws on his extensive knowledge of the era to create accurate portrayals of the time and people' Napoleon Series
'This Napoleonic Wars mystery is a great historical whodunit .. The protagonist is fabulous' Follow the Clue
'Cabasson strikes a good balance between battle scenes and the investigation.' Publisher's Weekly, starred review
'The historic information and Cabasson's ability to make the characters and events vivid was an added pleasure' Book Garden
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 177 mm
Width: 127 mm
Weight
340 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-906040-84-0 (9781906040840)
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