- Hardcover: 256 pages
- Publisher: Constable (25 Sep 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 009474940X
- ISBN-13: 978-0094749405
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,784,651 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Set in German-occupied France in World War II, a crime novel in which two detectives, one French and one German investigate the violent death of a postmistress, which is linked to an extraordinary archaeological find that threatens to embarrass the Nazi hierarchy itself. From the author of DOLLMAKER.
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J. Robert Janes was born in Toronto and now lives in Ontario. A mining engineer and geologist by profession, Janes has also worked as a teacher and lecturer. Since becoming a full time writer in 1970, he has written over twenty books including novels for children and adults and a number of textbooks.
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This works both as a detective story and as an account of life in occupied France. The author's detectives are men who, thanks to France's defeat, have to work together. One is French and the other is German and both just want to do what they are good at it: catching criminals. But given the complexities of life during the occupation their investigation cannot proceed as smoothly as that.
I found this to be an entertaining novel, quite a page-turner in fact. I look forward to catching up with St. Cyr and Kohler again.
I found this to be an entertaining novel, quite a page-turner in fact. I look forward to catching up with St. Cyr and Kohler again.
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EXCELLENT!
2 July 2000
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I chanced upon this title while browsing through Amazon.com. The premise sounded interesting, so I thought I'd take a chance. This book is marvelous! The author takes you through all sorts of nooks and crannies until you are shocked at the end by the actual stonekiller. The setting (Vichy France during WWII) and the interplay between the two detectives (one French, one German) adds spice to a fine storyline. I have to disagree with the reviewer who complained about too many merde's and Gott in Himmel's. They do not get in the way of the story at all. The author realistically portrays Vichy France and the interplay between the French police and the Gestapo and SS. You are quickly drawn in and you will breathlessly follow St. Cyr and Kohler all the way through to the exciting climax. If you are looking for something a bit off beat, but yet thrilling and exciting, pick this one up.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
You'll feel like you are there, but it takes some effort
13 Feb 2003
Format:Paperback
I have read 6 books from this series and each one can stand alone and each one describes the environment to the point that you feel you are there. However, these are not the easiest books to read. Janes feels little need to identify who is speaking on every line. He also injects a character's thoughts in with the dialogue. This takes some getting used to as Character A may say something without being identified, followed by B thinking something (unidentified), then maybe B says something, A says something, then A thinks something and after awhile you find yourself starting over trying to figure exactly who said what. I don't say this to dissuade anyone (with reading 6 of these I obviously think these books are worth it) but you should be warned that these might not be your taste.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Great writer!
24 Oct 1998
Format:Hardcover
J. Robert Janes is a very underappreciated author. As you read his novels, you come to appreciate the character development, and above all, the accurate depiction of time and place. Very well worth reading.
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