{"product_id":"the-paris-mystery","title":"The Paris Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eIn a city that flouts all the rules, journalist Charlie James has come to Paris to break news and, even more importantly, to break with her past.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003esuperb evocation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of pre-war Paris ... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea mystery I couldn't put down.' - Kerry Greenwood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A glittering party, a dead body, and a room full of alluring suspects,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis book is everything you are looking for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With deft light strokes, Kirsty Manning takes the reader on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ean Agatha Christie-style journey in 1930s Paris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, led by infallible hero, journalist Charlie James. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003etransport, titillate and ultimately, satisfy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Run don't walk to get your copy!' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSally Hepworth, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Soulmate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eParis, 1938. The last sigh of summer before the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Australian journalist Charlotte 'Charlie' James alights at the Gare du Nord, ready to start her role as correspondent for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eParis is in turmoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as talk of war becomes increasingly strident.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCharlie is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003echasing her first big scoop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, needing to prove to her boss that she can do this job as well as, if not better than, her male counterparts. And the best way to forge the necessary contacts quickly is to make the well-connected expats, Lord and Lady Ashworth, her business. Lady Eleanor knows everyone who counts and at her \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eannual sumptuously extravagant party\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Charlie will meet them all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the summer solstice eve, the party is in full swing with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe cream of Parisian society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e entranced by burlesque dancers, tightrope walkers, a jazz band and fireworks lighting the night skies. But as Charlie is drawn into the magical world of parties, couture houses and bohemian wine bars, secrets start to unravel, including her own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePutting a foot wrong could spell death\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003emagnificent new beginning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the joyful Charlie James series, Manning beguiles with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eglamour and mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e set in pre-war Paris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePraise for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eColorful characters and a brisk pace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make this a pleasure.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e- Publishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'In the tradition of Agatha Christie...takes readers on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea suspenseful ride, filled with twists and turns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e- Lisa Ireland, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Secret Life of Shirley Sullivan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eA stylish, sensual mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that hums with intrigue and passion ... \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eReaders will love Charlie James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: glamorous, fearless and taking on the world, glass of champagne in hand.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eJane Cockram, author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Way From Here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Kirsty Manning handles this murder mystery, the multiple suspects, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe twists and turns of the plot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the exotic setting skilfully and well...there is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eplenty of glamour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, lots of Belle Epoque champagne, beautiful clothes, aristocratic people, and unusual characters, but there is also \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea solid mystery to keep the reader guessing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and, finally, an unexpected revelation that leaves questions to be pondered.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eNewtown Review of Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003emagnificent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e new Manning mystery series!' -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian Women's Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn entertaining romp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through the City of Lights...Manning has captured the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003esumptuous beauty and decadence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of late 1930s Paris with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003epure joie de vivre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For those who love mysteries in the style of Agatha Christie but with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ea historical twist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is for you.' -\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSisters in Crime\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'True to form, Kirsty Manning offers her readers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eplenty of generous descriptions of this beautiful city\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, situating \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the context of what was happening in the world. We are presented with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003emouth-watering food descriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offered plenty of champagne and we are part of the high fashion trends of this era. The locations are opulent, the parties heavenly and the mood is exultant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSumptuous, fun and electrifying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a book that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ecosy crime and mystery fans will lap up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e!' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eMrs B's Book Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Set in a time of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eamazing wealth and fashion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Paris Mystery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a decidedly French story is certain to please and makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ethe perfect introduction to a new series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Kirsty Manning.' - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBlue Wolf Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booklify","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51865594364224,"sku":"NEW BOOKS - 025","price":1249.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/8991\/2384\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-04-20at12.44.56PM_1.jpg?v=1776770501","url":"https:\/\/booklify.pk\/products\/the-paris-mystery","provider":"Booklify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}