This book tells the story of crime fiction published during the first half of the twentieth century. The diversity of this much-loved genre is breathtaking, and so much greater than many critics have suggested.
When Milo Ames receives a troubling letter from his childhood nanny, he and Amory travel to Paris where they are soon embroiled in a mystery surrounding the death of a famous parfumier. When secrets unfold and things take a dangerous turn, Amory and Milo must uncover the essence of the matter and catch a killer before the scent goes cold.
For a twenty-one-year old, there is no summer job better than being a seasonaire-no responsibilities, school is months away and you're surrounded by chic, beautiful people. What could possibly go wrong?
A gripping, compulsive read!' Shari Lapena, bestselling author of The Couple Next Door
'Fans of Paula Hawkins' The Girl on the Train rejoice: her second novel Into the Water is even better.