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Title: Murder Below Montparnasse
Subtitle: An Aimee Leduc Investigation, Book 13
Author: Cara Black
Narrator: Madeleine Lambert
Format: Unabridged
Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
Language: English
Release date: 03-05-13
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 43 votes
Genres: Mysteries & Thrillers, Modern Detective
Publisher's Summary:
A long-lost Modigliani portrait, a grieving brothers blood vendetta, a Soviet secret that's been buried for 80 years - Parisian private investigator Aimée Leduc's current case is her most exciting one yet.
When Aimées long-term partner and best friend Rene leaves their detective agency for a new job in Silicon Valley, Aimée knows she can handle the extra workload. At least, that what she tells herself...repeatedly.
But all bets are off when Yuri Volodya, a mysterious old Russian man, hires Aimée to protect a painting. By the time she gets to his Montparnasse atelier, the precious painting has already been stolen, leaving Aimée smelling a rat. The next day, Yuri is found tortured to death in his kitchen. To top it all off, it looks like Aimée isnt the only one looking for the painting. Some very dangerous people are threatening her and her coworkers, and witnesses are dropping like flies. Now Aimée has to find the painting, stop her attackers, and figure out what her long-missing mother, who is on Interpol's most wanted list, has to do with all this - fingers crossed she wasn't Yuri's murderer, despite clues pointing in that direction.
Obviously, Rene doesn't need to worry. Aimée has things under control.
Editorial Reviews:
Editors Select, March 2013 - Ive been wanting to return to Paris, ever since visiting two years ago, so I jumped at the chance to read Cara Blacks Murder Below Montparnasse. Its the 13th mystery in the Aimée Leduc P.I. series, but you dont already have to be a fan to enjoy it. A stolen Modigliani painting, family secrets, the Serbian mafia, and more make for a fast-paced ride through the hilly, artist-lined streets of Montparnasse. I cant wait to hear Madeleine Lamberts take on the tough and stylish Aiméeor to start the series from the beginning. Bon voyage!
Critic Reviews:
"[Has] a lengthy, well-developed subplot. Allusions to Modigliani, Picasso, Cocteau, Man Ray, and Duchamp help evoke 1920s Paris." (Publishers Weekly)
Members Reviews:
Narration horrible!
What would have made Murder Below Montparnasse better?
This is the first time I have noticed the narration of any audible book to be distracting, and this one is horrible. I don't care about how the French is pronounced, but there is something very inappropriately sing-song about this narration. At first I thought the author might be reading the narration, but this is a professional? I think this is one I will have to return and buy the kindle version. Sadness. I am guessing the story is okay, thus the 3 stars, but don't get this in audible format.
Would you be willing to try another book from Cara Black? Why or why not?
Yes, she is a good writer
What didnt you like about Madeleine Lamberts performance?
It's singsongy, fast, weird affect etc.
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
Anger, how to ruin a perfectly good story with bad narration
Any additional comments?
You have been warned.
Love Cara Black, but narrator ruins it
One of the many reasons I love Cara Black's novels which take place in Paris, is that it brings back wonderful memories and allows me to actually visualize her settings. I spent several months a year in Paris, and had become accustomed to her "in" way of doing things.
