The controversial death of Napoleon is examined in a suspense novel that combines equal parts mystery and rich historical detail. American historian and international treasure hunter, Paul D'Arneau, is licking his wounds after his iconoclastic views and unconventional research methods cost him his lofty university position. When a mysterious invitation from Gens de Verite, an ancient and secretive organization formed in France after the fall of Napoleon in 1815, arrives to offer Paul a chance to solve history's greatest and ...
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The controversial death of Napoleon is examined in a suspense novel that combines equal parts mystery and rich historical detail. American historian and international treasure hunter, Paul D'Arneau, is licking his wounds after his iconoclastic views and unconventional research methods cost him his lofty university position. When a mysterious invitation from Gens de Verite, an ancient and secretive organization formed in France after the fall of Napoleon in 1815, arrives to offer Paul a chance to solve history's greatest and most controversial mysteries, he is intrigued. Was the emperor murdered or did he die a natural death?Renowned for his expertise in forensics, esteemed for his rectitude in the shadowy world that trades in cultural artifacts, Paul seizes the opportunity. He quickly realizes his efforts to penetrate the secrets hidden in musty documents and oral histories of Napoleonic lore could cost him his life. He struggles to understand why the truth about Napoleon's death poses such a threat to the warring factions that zealously guard their historical turf, and little known details about Napoleon's life emerge.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 329 p. Audience: General/trade. First edition USA hardback, 2008 Strong Books. The book is in fine condition, the dustjacket is in fine condition.
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Dust jacket in very good condition. First printing. SIGNED by the author. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. First printing. Signed by author on title page. The dust jacket is housed in protective mylar for preservation. The binding is tight; the pages are clean and unmarked. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. First Edition in fine condition with like jacket! A great collectible copy! Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 329 p. Audience: General/trade.
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New in new dust jacket. Signed by author. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 329 p. Audience: General/trade. Fine first edition inscribed by author. An outstanding of this suspense novel with it interesting twist and historic background.
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Very Good jacket. First Edition. Very good first edition in a very good dust jacket. Appears unread with NO markings. Pasadena's finest newe and used bookstore.
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