From an Edgar award winner, French Inspector Castang investigates cases close to his personal life in a mystery rich with "penetrating character sketches" (Kirkus Reviews).It seems there''s no escape from crime for Police Commissaire Henri Castang. While in Munich with his wife, he becomes embroiled in a child custody case that suddenly turns sinister. Once back at home, Castang is faced with the mysterious disappearance of a friend''s wife, along with what could be a romantic double suicide if it didn''t look suspiciously like murder. It''s all in a day''s work for Inspector Castang in these three interconnected mysteries—crimes which challenge even the enigmatic, brilliant mind of France''s renowned detective. . . .Praise for Nicolas Freeling:"In depth of characterization, command of language and breadth of thought, Mr. Freeling has few peers when it comes to the international policier." —The New York Times"Nicolas Freeling . . . liberated the detective story from page-turning puzzler into a critique of society and an investigation of character." —The Daily Telegraph"Freeling rewards with his oblique, subtly comic style." —Publishers Weekly"Freeling writes like no one. . . . He is one of the most literate and idiosyncratic of crime writers." —Los Angeles Times

From an Edgar award winner, French Inspector Castang investigates cases close to his personal life in a mystery rich with "penetrating character sketches" (Kirkus Reviews).It seems there''s no escape from crime for Police Commissaire Henri Castang. While in Munich with his wife, he becomes embroiled in a child custody case that suddenly turns sinister. Once back at home, Castang is faced with the mysterious disappearance of a friend''s wife, along with what could be a romantic double suicide if it didn''t look suspiciously like murder. It''s all in a day''s work for Inspector Castang in these three interconnected mysteries—crimes which challenge even the enigmatic, brilliant mind of France''s renowned detective. . . .Praise for Nicolas Freeling:"In depth of characterization, command of language and breadth of thought, Mr. Freeling has few peers when it comes to the international policier." —The New York Times"Nicolas Freeling . . . liberated the detective story from page-turning puzzler into a critique of society and an investigation of character." —The Daily Telegraph"Freeling rewards with his oblique, subtly comic style." —Publishers Weekly"Freeling writes like no one. . . . He is one of the most literate and idiosyncratic of crime writers." —Los Angeles Times