- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Minotaur Books,US (28 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312343639
- ISBN-13: 978-0312343637
- Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 14.5 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,249,521 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In a fashionable apartment in Paris, a double murder is committed; the victims are Celie Montereau, a young woman from a wealthy family, and the man who was blackmailing her. Aristide Roussel is the young investigator, and freelance under-cover agent, who is responsible for finding the truth. But, in the post-revolutionary city of Paris, he must negotiate an elaborate and ornate web of hidden secrets, long-nurtured hatreds, crimes of passion - and of course, high-society scandal.
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Living with the Revolution,
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This review is from: Game of Patience (Hardcover)
Anyone at all interested in the French revolution should try to read this book. Ms Alleyn has a very deep and accurate knowledge of the period, which she conveys so subtly that it never feels like one of those 'all I know about scenarios'. Her 'hero' is Aristide Ravel a french policeman and his character gradually unfolds. I'm really looking forward to seeing him develop in subsequent books.Anothe rsuccess is how compassionate she can make an executioner seem. I cannot say more because there is nothing worse than a review spoiling the whole book.If you love Historical fiction and are looking for an intelligent, gripping read then this is for you.
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Game of Patience,
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This review is from: Game of Patience (Hardcover)
An excellent story very well researched and written by the author. I am looking forward to her next publication in November 2010.
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Truly excellent!!,
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This review is from: Game of Patience (Hardcover)
First Sentence: Aristide did not often set foot in the Place de Grève.
Aristide Ravel is an freelance police investigator working for Commissaire Brasseur in Paris. They are called to a fashionable apartment to view a double murder scene. One victim; the apartment owner and, they learn, a blackmailer. The other victim; a young woman from a wealthy family and the blackmailer's victim. A friend of the young woman, Rosalie Clèment, points Ravel toward a handsome young man, Philippe Aubry, who the victim loved. She is adamant Aubry is guilty but the evidence is less certain. Ravel must find the true killer and find out why Rosalie is determined to see Aubry beheaded. First, a caution: Do not read the flyleaf of the hardcover as it gives way too much of the plot without conveying any of the emotion you experience reading the book. Set two years after "the Terror," it is a fascinating look at Paris after the Revolution. Alleyn's descriptions are exacting and powerful. Her level of research is clear and well represented by the exacting detail included in every aspect of the story. I very much appreciate the information included in the Forward and Historical Notes. Her dialogue is excellent. It conveys the cadence of French without trying too hard but, moreover, it conveys strong emotion without ever being strident or histrionic but is, at times, filled with pathos. There is one conversation dealing with fathers and sons which was so well done. Ravel is such a wonderful character. After his experiences, he dreads the possibility of sending one who is innocent to the guillotine. Each of the characters of this story were very strong, particularly those of Ravel, Rosalie and, to a slightly lesser degree, Sanson. As we get to know each one, we learn more about the others; their history and their motives. The story is very well plotted, and the plot is driven by motives. There are excellent twists. Even though I perceived the direction one twist would take, the impact was no less powerful when it was realized. The story, and particularly the ending, was sad, poignant and tragic, yet ultimately satisfying. That's a tough combination to pull off successfully, yet Alleyn does it admirably. This is a story that will stay with me long after having closed the cover. I lost sleep reading this book, even waking in the night to note that it has a very cinemagraphic quality to it and, strangely, made me think of "Casablanca." I highly recommend this book but do suggest first reading "The Cavalier of the Apocalypse" first. Although it was published in 2009, it is a prequel to the series. GAME OF PATIENCE (Pol. Proc-Aristide Ravel-France-1796/post-Revolution) - Ex Alleyn, Susanne - 2nd in series (1st by publishing date) Thomas Dunne Books, ©2006, US Hardcover - ISBN: 0312343639
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