Pel and the Paris Mob

In his beloved Burgundy, Chief Inspector Pel finds himself incensed by interference from Paris, but it isnt the descent of rival policemen that makes Pels blood boil crimes are being committed by violent gangs from Paris and Marseilles. On top of all this, its down to Pel to unravel the riddles of a robbery on the road to Dijon airport and mysterious shootings in an iron foundry. And as if that wasnt enough, the Chief Inspector must deal with the misadventures of the delightfully handsome Sergeant Misset and his red-haired lover. Moody, sharp-tongued and worrying constantly about his health, Inspector Pel ensures that no case goes unsolved, in these mordantly witty French mysteries. Praise for the Inspector Pel Mystery series: Totally convincing. Financial Times Mr Hebden has created a nice band of flics. Oxford Times Pel and his procedurals are some of the best things since Maigret. Observer Chief Inspector Evariste Clovis Dsir Pel, as well rounded a character as Maigret or Van der Valk. Punch Impeccable French ambience, unexaggerated flics, and a well-constructed solution. Hebden proves again that few understand Gallic cops better than English writers! The Times Some characters grow as their saga lengthens and Pel is one of them. You might say he is ripening along with the grapes. Police Review written with downbeat humour and some delightful dialogue. Financial Times all is most cunningly contrived and dovetailed into a coherent plot. Irish Times A thoroughly entertaining read. Evening Standard The best Gallic sleuth since Maigret. London Mystery Selection