An elegant and atmospheric literary thriller that will delight fans of The Interpretation of Murder and The Shadow of the Wind
In late nineteenth century Europe, Jack the Ripper stalks the streets of London and the city of Paris marvels at a new spectacle: the Eiffel Tower. As visitors are drawn to glimpse the centrepiece in an exhibition of wonderful scientific creation, another momentous gathering is taking place in the city.
Twelve of the world’s greatest sleuths have gathered to dicuss their most famous cases and debate the nature of mystery. When one of them is found viciously murdered, however, the symposium becomes an elite task force dedicated to solving the outrage.
For a young apprentice detective, Sigmund Salvatorio, this is the chance to realize a dream of working with some of the finest criminologists to ever practice. But as, one by one, members of the committee fall prey to the mysterious killer, the dream becomes a shocking nightmare…
- ISBN10 0007269005
- ISBN13 9780007269006
- Publish Date 5 January 2009 (first published 11 November 2008)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 May 2011
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 336
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk