Download or read book The Man with the Lead Stomach written by Jean-François Parot and published by Pushkin Vertigo. This book was released on 2025-01-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: October 1761An unusual death during a society evening at the Opera reveals something sinister at the heart of the French court . . .Newly-promoted Commissioner Le Floch on duty at a Royal performance of Rameau's latest work. Events take a dramatic turn and Nicolas is soon embarked on his second major investigation when the body of a prominent courtier's son is found.The initial evidence points to suicide, but Le Floch's instincts tell him he is dealing with murder of the most gruesome kind.