An ancient poison is resurrected as a ruthless struggle for control of the Capital's dining empire begins. Inspector-General Rouget Maison, aided by his young protégé, Christine Gilbert, and Doctor Dernes, comes under intense political pressure to catch the killer. Paris, Summer 1791. As the Revolution gathers speed, one business is booming: Restaurants. And where there's money... there's also murder. One restaurateur, Maurice Rives, is burying his father who has suddenly died, when he too becomes violently ill and collapses into the family grave screaming, "MURDERER!" But who among the onlookers is he pointing at? Further deaths rapidly follow, as the ranks of restaurateurs quickly diminish. Panic and anger grip Paris, and Maison must quickly uncover a complex web of conspiracy, revenge and betrayal. As the body count mounts, no one is immune from the carnage - nor from suspicion. THE BASTILLE MYSTERIES Novels are standalone crime thrillers. Your Favorite Characters. Different Stories. Visit the Website: http: //honeysett9.wixsite.com/bastille-mysteries