La pyramide de glace

Synopsis of La pyramide de glace

In 1784 Paris, during one of the harshest winters of the century, the people build ice obelisks to honor the charity of the sovereigns. As the thaw begins, one of these pyramids reveals the naked body of a woman who bears a striking resemblance to Queen Marie Antoinette. Commissioner Nicolas Le Floch embarks on a meticulous investigation that leads him to uncover a dangerous court conspiracy aimed at compromising the Crown. This gripping historical novel by Jean-François Parot immerses the reader in 18th-century France, following Le Floch as he unravels a mystery that threatens both his life and the stability of the kingdom.