Murder in Passy [Paperback]

The eleventh Aimée Leduc investigation set in Paris

Business is booming for Parisian private investigator Aimée Leduc. But she finds time to do a favor for her godfather, Commissaire Morbier, who asks her to drop by the gorgeous Passy home of his girlfriend, Xavierre d’Eslay, ahaut bourgeoismatron of Basque origin. Xavierre has been so busy with her daughter’s upcoming wedding that she has stopped taking Morbier’s calls, and he’s worried something serious is going on. When Aimée crashes the rehearsal dinner, Xavierre is discovered strangled in her own yard, and circumstantial evidence makes Morbier the prime suspect. To vindicate her godfather, Aimée must find the real killer. Her investigation leads her to police corruption, radical Basque terrorists, and a kidnapped Spanish princess.

Praise forMurder in Passy

“Addictive . . . Leduc is always a reliable and charming guide to the city's lesser-known corners.”
—TheSeattle Times

“A staccato tour de force, it’s as action and intrigue packed as others in the series . . . Also typically, while chasing the bad guys Aimée not only pounds the Parisian pavement, but also boldly scales rooftops and climbs in sewers. All this, while wearing heals and vintage clothing; Aimée is as bold and classy as ever.”
—Sacramento News and Review

“The ideal mix of the personal, the political, the puzzling and the Parisian make Aimée’s latest a perfect pleasure.”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

“Cara Black of San Francisco is one of our favorite mystery authors.”
—Sacramento Bee

“Black knows how to build up real suspense . . . Go to Paris. Follow Aimée.Bon soir.&rdquol{