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Creole Belle
Series: Dave Robicheaux
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A novel in the Dave Robicheaux series, acclaimed as 'one of the wonders of American crime fiction' (MAIL ON SUNDAY)
A novel in the Dave Robicheaux series, acclaimed as 'one of the wonders of American crime fiction' (MAIL ON SUNDAY)
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Creole Belle begins where the last book in the Dave Robicheaux series, The Glass Rainbow, ended. Dave is in a recovery unit in New Orleans, where a Creole girl named Tee Jolie Melton visits him and leaves him an iPod with the country blues song 'Creole Belle' on it. Then she disappears.
Dave becomes obsessed with the song and the memory of Tee Jolie and goes in search of her sister, who later turns up inside a block of ice floating in the Gulf. Meanwhile, there has been an oil well blowout on the Gulf, threatening the cherished environs of the bayous.
Creole Belle is James Lee Burke at his very best, with beloved series hero Dave Robicheaux leading the charge against the destruction of both the land and the people he has sworn to protect.
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James Lee Burke is highly praised for his exceptional storytelling and lyrical prose. His crime novels, particularly featuring Louisiana detective Dave Robicheaux, are noted for their atmospheric settings and profound exploration of the human condition, making them much more than mere detective plots. Burke's work is often compared to literary greats, highlighting his mastery of characterisation and his dedication to capturing the essence of society in his narratives.
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ISBN: 9781409109266
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 November 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 38.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 380g
Pages: 560
About the Author
James Lee Burke is the author of numerous award-winning novels, many featuring Detective Dave Robicheaux. He lives with his wife in Missoula, Montana. www.jamesleeburke.com
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