At the Villa Rose

MP3 Audio CD. At the Villa Rose ? A Mysterious and Highly Addictive Detective Story



A mysterious murder, a sharp investigator and a powerful motive: jewelry; these are all the ingredients of an outstanding detective story that was created by A.E.W. Mason as the first in an acclaimed series of mystery novels attributed to the legendary Inspector Hanaud.

Hanaud is considered to be the precursor of Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. Although somewhat less witty and wise, the nearlyequallyfamous Hanaud is extremely sharp and capable of outwitting even the most intelligent of criminals. In this story, we find him vacationing at Aix-les-Bains, where he first hears about an appalling murder that had been committed at the Villa Rose. The murder was allegedly committed by a young woman who was taken by the rich victim ? Madame Camille Dauvray ? in as her companion.

The rich older woman possessed several notably valuable jewelry items that would have constituted a clear motive for the killer to act, even while risking to be caught. But is Madame Dauvray's former protege truly a killer, or might there be a far more ominous answer lurking in the shadows?

This fast-paced, extremely well-written detective story about murder, suspense and a good dose of drama, introduces Inspector Hanaud and his less conventional methods of deduction in remarkable style. The detective is a complex and highly intelligent character who doesn't fail to grasp the gravity of the situation, and manages to piece the puzzle together, and find the culprit much faster than one would believe possible. With a good dose of mystery on the horizon, as well as surprising plot twists and interesting characters, you will certainly not be disappointed by this outstanding and surprisingly current detective tale.