When a wealthy man is killed in his own home, detective Octave Mirbeau sets out to unravel the mystery. But when all evidence points to the man's own wife and her lover, Octave finds himself drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal. Set in late 19th century France, this classic whodunit will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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