The Montmartre Murders

Inspector Gautier #4

by Richard Grayson

Inspector Gautier of the Surete searches for the killer of a painter amid the glitter of Parisian society and the bohemian demimonde of turn-of-the-century Montmartre

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

aka Richard Grindal

Scotland and France have always had a close affinity, so it was only natural that Richard Grayson, a Scot by birth, should have taken a special interest when reading history at Cambridge in that most colourful period of French history, La Belle Epoque. All his Inspector Gautier novels are set in that period. He now lives in London.

Reviews

[Watchdogg · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Montmartre Murders (Inspector Gautier #4) by Richard Grayson
First published in 1982

GR blurb -
Inspector Gautier of the Surete searches for the killer of a painter amid the glitter of Parisian society and the bohemian demimonde of turn-of-the-century Montmartre.

My thoughts -
I have no recollection of when I acquired this mystery nor why. A clever and somewhat overly complicated story about a Sûreté Inspector fully immersed in unraveling the possible connection between a series of murders in the Montmartre art scene. Although the story grabbed my attention I think I would have enjoyed it even more if I was familiar with the French language and police structure. What surprised me the most is the Inspectors sexual relationship with one of main characters. Sort of unheard of, actually, in police procedurals. Nevertheless, an entertaining and satisfying mystery. Thus, 4 solid stars.

[Norbert Ogutu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite an immersive experience reading this book.

[Steve Smoot]

very complex for such a short book. really liking this (somewhat obscure) series. Excellent time to be writing about, and interesting stories.