Pel the Patriarch

Juliet Hebden's third crime novel features the terrifying spectre of a rapist. Unpredictable and capable of any kind of savagery, his actions cause murder and mayhem. The rapist's awful crimes threaten to destroy the festive mood of Christmas. Only the quirky and ever-likeable Chief Inspector Pel can pit his wits against the mind of a madman. 'A joy to read. . .filled with the sounds, smells and tastes of France. . .a must for the growing number of Pel fans and other assorted Francophiles' - Financial Times