The Forbidden House

Download or read book The Forbidden House written by Michel Herbert and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a series of death threats, the lord of Marchenoire manor decides to receive a mysterious stranger, who murders him and then vanishes. A thorough search proves he is not on the premises, yet surveillance proves he could not have left. None of the witnesses inside or outside can explain what happened before their very eyes. Regarded as a masterpiece of French impossible crime, the novel features a fascinating investigation and trial which highlights the difference between the French and British/American judicial systems.Locked Room International translates and publishes the works of international impossible crime authors past and present. For information about signed and lettered editions of living authors, please contact [email protected] or visit lockedroominternational.com