The Mystery of the White Coats by Jean-François Parot

The Mystery of the White Coats of Jean-François Parot is the very first installment of the saga Nicolas Le Floch. A successful series of historical novels, the adventures of the commissioner and his second-in-command, Inspector Bourdeau, will quickly draw you into 18th-century Paris.

It's impossible not to be captivated by this plot, which allows for the discovery of both real people and fictional characters whom we will follow through their adventures, year after year, against the backdrop of the events that triggered the French Revolution. Nicolas Le Floch, amidst murders and intrigues, will rub shoulders with the greatest figures: from the head of secret affairs, M. de Sartine, to Louis XV and his court.

For whom? For all those who love intrigue, thrillers, and very well-written books. The author manages to reach everyone, from history buffs to those simply looking for a good book to escape with on a plane or train journey.

Not to be read if If you don't like historical thrillers (but you should still try them!).

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