In the Shadow of the Fire

Name: In the Shadow of the Fire
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787702493
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By Hervé Le Corre

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In the Shadow of the Fire by Hervé Le Corre is a gripping thriller set against the backdrop of the Paris Commune of 1871. As chaos engulfs the city, a dedicated inspector hunts for a brutal killer amidst the chaos and political turmoil. This compelling narrative intertwines personal stories with historical events, capturing the tension and desperation of the era.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gritty, atmospheric tales set against historical backdrops, particularly the turmoil of the Paris Commune. Fans of character-driven crime stories with a blend of dark thriller elements will appreciate how it weaves personal struggles with a tense political climate.

In the Shadow of the Fire

A breathless criminal investigation against the bloody canvas of the French Revolution.

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The Paris Commune's "bloody week" sees the climax of the savagery of the clashes between the Communards and the French Armed Forces loyal to Versailles. Amid the shrapnel and the chaos, while the entire west side of Paris is a field of ruins, a photographer fascinated by the suffering of young women takes "suggestive" photos to sell to a particular clientele. Young women begin disappearing, and when Caroline, a seamstress who volunteers at a first aid station, is counted among the missing, her fiancé Nicolas, a member of the Commune's National Guard, and Communal security officer Antoine set off independently in search of her.

Their race against the clock to find her takes them through the shell-shocked streets of Paris and introduces them to a cast of fascinating characters.

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In the Shadow of the Fire by Hervé Le Corre is lauded for its epic portrayal of solidarity and heroism amidst the struggles of ordinary people, capturing a profound sense of hope. The novel's atmospheric depiction of a shadowy, soot-streaked Paris is painted with stark contrasts and vivid imagery, drawing readers into a poignant narrative. Set within a meticulously crafted historical context, the gripping intrigue and depth of the story invite passionate engagement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787702493

Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Tina Kover
Translated by Tina Kover

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 512

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Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Hervé Le Corre

About the Author

Herve Le Corre was born in Paris and currently teaches in the suburbs of Bordeaux. He is the author of several crime fiction novels, including Talking to Ghosts (2014), and After the War (Maclehose Press 2015). He also writes for the literary magazine Le Passant Ordinaire.

Tina Kover is a literary translator whose works include The Black City by Georges Sand, Adelaide Bon's The Little Girl on the Ice Floe. For Europa she translated Disoriental by Negar Djavadi, and Older Brother by Mahir Guven.

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