City of Light, City of Poison

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Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris

By Holly Tucker

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Summary

City of Light, City of Poison by Holly Tucker delves into the murky depths of 17th-century Paris, exploring a scandalous era rife with crime and corruption under King Louis XIV's reign. It follows the determined efforts of a chief police officer tasked with tackling the sinister activities of notorious poisoners and uncovering the dark undercurrents that plagued the opulent city. The book expertly combines true crime and historical investigation, shedding light on a fascinating and treacherous period.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the darker side of history, particularly the intricate political and criminal underworld of 17th-century Paris. It delves into tales of intrigue, power struggles and a gripping investigation led by the city's first police chief. If you're interested in the overlap of history, crime and psychology, this captivating narrative will keep you engaged.

City of Light, City of Poison

Appointed to conquer the "crime capital of the world", the first Paris police chief faces an epidemic of murder.

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In the late 1600s, Louis XIV assigns Nicolas de la Reynie to bring order to Paris after the brutal deaths of two magistrates. Reynie, pragmatic and fearless, discovers a network of witches, poisoners, and priests whose reach extends all the way to the king's court at Versailles.

Based on court transcripts and Reynie's compulsive note-taking, Holly Tucker's engrossing true-crime narrative, City of Light, City of Poison, makes the characters breathe on the page as she follows the police chief into the dark labyrinths of crime-ridden Paris, the halls of royal palaces, secret courtrooms, and torture chambers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Holly Tucker uses her skills as a diligent researcher and imaginative historian to craft a vivid and sometimes shocking depiction of Paris's criminal underworld. Her book is described as gripping and enjoyable, with a detailed and lively narrative that blends the energy of crime fiction with the academic precision of historical research. It's praised for being concise, clear, and thoroughly engaging.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393355437

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 8 pages of illustrations; 1 map

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 336

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference European History Global History History & Military Holly Tucker Non-Fiction True Crime

About the Author

Holly Tucker is the author of City of Light, City of Poison and Blood Work, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the Times Literary Supplement Book of the Year, and is a professor of French at Vanderbilt University. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee, and Aix-en-Provence, France.