Cover Art (c) Roger Kopman.
"Do you carry any weapons, Monsieur Pennington?"
"Only my wits."
A modern-day Casanova is targeting American tourists in Paris, stealing their hearts, and leaving odd clues as to his identity. A few victims have hired a private detective to find the rogue. However, Paris sleuth Simon Pennington would never interrupt someone dining at his favorite French restaurant, not even to arrest him for stealing a priceless treasure. Here, the waiters are trusted informants and the Chef, an expert marksman. However, tonight, there is no need for a gun. A fork will do.
"Tell Chef, the man seated at table two is a thief."
"What did he steal, Monsieur Pennington?"
"A woman's heart."
"Mon Dieu!"
"By the way, what did the thief order for dinner?"
"The goose."
"S'il vous plaît, tell him his goose is cooked."
"Tout de suite!"