A Quid Pro Quo in Paris: 1960. A crime. A mystery. A family. Paris to New York and back.

Description

Discover this gripping mystery of a family pushed to their limits in Paris, 1960. American expat, Harry Higgins, an embassy attaché, is separated from his wife, Marge. When Harry’s newfound love, bright and sexy Colette, turns up strangled by Harry’s US embassy tie, he’s thrown into French prison, La Santé.

Lena, just twenty-one, is certain her father’s not a killer. Hoping to find proof of Harry’s innocence, she jets between Paris and New York City on a hunch. There, she discovers her talent as an amateur sleuth. But, will she uncover something meaningful before it’s too late to save her father from the guillotine? The clock’s ticking.

“This is an original concept for a story. You have set it in a fascinating time period and it contains some compelling characters, particularly the women, Marge, Lena and Colette. […] There is a great appetite for crime and thriller fiction, particularly that which tells unusual and unexpected stories.” (Barbara Henderson, Cornerstones editor UK)

This recent-historical mystery novel offers more than just the thrill of a whodunit: it’s also the tale of a family’s drama as they navigate through life-and-death challenges, rebuild their shattered lives and redefine their love for one another. Laden with powerful emotions and a strong conflict, it’s bound to captivate and surprise you.