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A counterfeit currency racket surfaces on the French Riviera, sending Detective Inspector Meredith south from London’s gloom to the Mediterranean’s light and sparkle. Partnering with the amiable Nice policeman Inspector Blampignon, he hunts the infamous forger Chalky Cobbett. Their investigation turns to Villa Paloma, the residence of the eccentric Englishwoman Nesta Hedderwick, and her eclectic house‑guests—an artist niece and a playboy among them. With each outsider hiding motives, the villa’s glittering façade masks intrigue that ends in murder. This classic crime novel, first published in 1952, showcases Riviera sun‑kissed glamour while weaving a deft, humour‑laden mystery.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: John Bude
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