The Riddle of the Black Unicorn : A Paris Bookshop Mystery Book 6

The Riddle of the Black Unicorn: A Paris Bookshop Mystery

Paris is shaken when a young seamstress wearing a velvet mask is found strangled in the La Villette district, with a mysterious black unicorn medallion beside her body. Within days, two wealthy and respected men are brutally murdered, suggesting that the first killing was only the beginning.

Amateur sleuth and Parisian bookseller Victor Legris cannot resist the puzzle. His investigation leads him into the secretive world of an exclusive dressmaking workshop and a clandestine society of wealthy and influential people. As Victor follows the clues, he begins uncovering secrets that have remained hidden for decades.

About This Book

The Riddle of the Black Unicorn by Claude Izner, translated by Jennifer Higgins, is a historical Paris mystery featuring bookseller and amateur detective Victor Legris. Combining murder, secret societies, fashion and investigation, the novel takes readers into a mysterious side of nineteenth-century Paris where powerful people have plenty to hide.

What You'll Discover

• A mysterious murder involving a black unicorn medallion
• A series of brutal killings in nineteenth-century Paris
• Victor Legris's investigation into a dangerous mystery
• A fashionable Parisian dressmaking workshop hiding secrets
• A clandestine society of wealthy and powerful figures
• Long-buried secrets that threaten to come to light

Who Is This Book For?

• Readers who enjoy historical mysteries and crime fiction
• Fans of detective stories set in nineteenth-century Paris
• Readers interested in secret societies, hidden identities and conspiracies
• Fans of amateur sleuths and atmospheric murder mysteries
• Readers following the Paris Bookshop Mysteries series

Why You'll Love This Book

The Riddle of the Black Unicorn combines murder, fashion, secret societies and historical Paris in an intriguing detective mystery. The mysterious black unicorn medallion and Victor Legris's investigation create a trail of secrets and clues that keeps the mystery unfolding until the hidden truth emerges.