Black Water Lilies
A stunning, twisty murder mystery
by Michel Bussi
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Pub Date 30 Jun 2016 | Archive Date 24 Apr 2017
Description
Giverny. During the day, the home of the famous artist Claude Monet and the gardens where he painted his waterlilies. But once the tourists have gone, there is a darker side to the peaceful French village.
This is the story of thirteen days that begin with one murder and end with another. Jérôme Morval, a man whose passion for art was matched only by his passion for women, has been found dead in the stream that runs through the gardens. In his pocket is a postcard of Monet's Waterlilies with the words: Eleven years old. Happy Birthday.
Entangled in the mystery are three women: a young painting prodigy, the seductive village schoolteacher and an old widow who watches over the village from a mill by the stream. All three of them share a secret. But what do they know about the discovery of Jérôme Morval's corpse? And what is the connection to the mysterious, rumoured painting of Black Water Lilies?
Available Editions
EDITION | Hardcover |
ISBN | 9781474601740 |
PRICE | £12.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
The beauty of this novel, translated from French, is the seemingly simple, yet compelling, story. A murder in Giverny raises a great many questions. As this quaint and sleepy village - known the world over for Claude Monet's paintings - reacts, the story unfolds in unexpected ways.
Black Water Lilies is a rich and twisty novel that's woven together with great care and deception. I absolutely loved this book, especially the end, which caught me completely unaware! A real treat!
I don't want to say word one of the plot for fear of damaging the reader's impressions or revealing an important plot device. It's best to read it, absorb the intriguing tale and enjoy the ride. The surprise is well worth the wait and one to be relished.