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The Sleeping Car Murders

A gripping investigation aboard a night train

Sebastien Japrisot author Francis Price author Francis Price translator Gallic Books translator Gallic Books editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Gallic Books

Published:6th Aug '20

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A woman is found dead on a train, leading to a suspenseful investigation in The Sleeping Car Murders, a classic crime novel set in 1960s France.

In The Sleeping Car Murders, a mysterious death aboard a night train from Marseille to Paris ignites a gripping investigation. As the train arrives in the bustling city, the body of a woman is discovered in her compartment, prompting authorities to scramble for answers. The scene is set for a thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue, as detectives race against time to uncover the truth behind this shocking crime.

The narrative unfolds in the vibrant backdrop of 1960s France, where the glamour of train travel contrasts sharply with the dark undercurrents of murder. Readers are drawn into a world filled with complex characters, each harboring their own secrets and motives. As the investigation deepens, the detectives must navigate a web of deception, leading them to question everyone on board the train.

The Sleeping Car Murders is not just a classic crime novel; it’s a reflection of the era's societal tensions and the human psyche. With its rich atmosphere and compelling plot, the book pays homage to the works of renowned authors like Patricia Highsmith and Jean-Patrick Manchette. This captivating tale will keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to uncover the identity of the perpetrator before more lives are lost.

'A strongly plotted story of murder with a clever ironical ending . . . remarkable' Daily Telegraph 

'It becomes more sensational with each chapter' Sunday Times 

‘Japrisot writes with warmth, and has a gift for rendering almost every character instantly likable’ New Yorker 

‘Sébastien Japrisot’s talents as a storyteller have something of magic about them. You have to wait until the last page to be liberated from his grasp’ Quotidien de Paris 

Praise for Sébastien Japrisot 

'With an instantly recognisable style and great story-telling techniques, he might be called the Graham Greene of France' The Independent

'The most welcome talent since the early Simenons' New York Times

'Utterly captivating' The Guardian

'A cordon bleu mixture of suspense, sex, trick psychology and fast action' Publishers Weekly

‘Diabolically clever’ Anita Brookner, author of Hotel du Lac

‘Japrisot holds a unique place in contemporary fiction. With the quality and originality of his writing, he has hugely contributed to breaking down the barrier between crime fiction and literary fiction' Le Monde

‘A marvellous storyteller’ Télérama

'Unreeled with the taut, confident shaping of a grand master ... Funny, awful, first-rate. A rich and resonant sonata in black, astutely suspended between mythic tragedy and the grubby pathos of nagging everyday life' Kirkus Reviews 

ISBN: 9781910477939

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