Victor Constant Investigations Murder at Cirey: An 18th-century mystery set in France, Book 1, (Paperback)

<b>A thrilling European crime caper!</b><b> Perfect for fans of Andrew Taylor, S. G. MacLean, Michael Jecks and Laura Shepherd-Robinson.</b> <p><b><i>What dark secrets lurk behind the peaceful facade...?</i></b> </p><p><b>1735</b> </p><p>When a handsome young man is shot dead on an estate in the picturesque Champagne region of France, Victor Constant, a military policeman, is determined to find out why. </p><p>But no one else, including the local magistrate, seems willing to penetrate the mystery of this brutal death. </p><p>Alone and against orders, Victor confronts the notorious free-thinker, Voltaire, who found the body. </p><p>But his questions bring him no closer to the truth. </p><p>And when a second murder occurs, Victor's task becomes doubly dangerous... </p><p><b><i>Can he expose the conspiracy behind these crimes? Will he bring the real killer to justice?</i></b> </p><p><b>If not, he risks not only his military career, but his life...</b> </p><p><b>MURDER AT CIREY is the first historical murder mystery in the Victor Constant Investigations Series: 18th-century crime thrillers set in the Champagne region of France.</b> </p><p><b>'Sawyer has created a winning character in the obstinate Constant. Her experience as a historical researcher shines through... A promising start in a new direction featuring a headstrong but street-smart detective.' - <i>Kirkus Reviews</i></b> </p><p><b>'The story dazzles and beguiles and the setting is pitch-perfect.' - Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Mysteries</b> </p><p><b>'This is historical fiction writing at its very best. Astonishingly vivid: transports you instantly back in time - a wonderful evocation of the period.' - Peter James, author of the Roy Grace Mysteries</b> </p><p><b>'a very accomplished novel... Cheryl Sawyer weaves an excellent story and creates fabulous characters that stay with you long after you finish the book... I am glad to have known Victor Constant and I will look out for more of him in the future.' - <i>Historical Novel Society</i></b> </p><p><b>THE VICTOR CONSTANT INVESTIGATIONS SERIES: </b><br><b>BOOK ONE: Murder at Cirey</b><br>BOOK TWO: Death in Champagne</p>

• Victor Constant Investigations Murder at Cirey: An 18th-century mystery set in France, Book 1, (Paperback)
• Author: Cheryl Sawyer
• ISBN: 9780854959167
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-06-16
• Page Count: 292