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City of Light, City of Poison
- Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris
- De: Holly Tucker
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
- Duración: 9 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 698
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 622
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 619
Appointed to conquer the "crime capital of the world", the first police chief of Paris faces an epidemic of murder in the late 1600s. Assigned by Louis XIV, Nicolas de La Reynie begins by clearing the streets of filth and installing lanterns throughout Paris, turning it into the City of Light. The fearless La Reynie pursues criminals through the labyrinthine neighborhoods of the city. He unearths a tightly knit cabal of poisoners, witches, and renegade priests.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great historic non-fiction
- De Josette Luvmour en 07-01-17
- City of Light, City of Poison
- Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris
- De: Holly Tucker
- Narrado por: Kate Reading
Some books better read than listened
Revisado: 02-25-18
The author relates a fascinating story, previously completely unknown to me. It was thoroughly researched. However there are so many French names, though beautifully pronounced, that it is hard for this English speaking reader to follow and remember.
So I love the book, but recommend reading over listening.
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