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Murder, Mystery, Adultery, Gossip, and Sexy Scandals,
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This review is from: A Tale of Two Murders: Passion and Power in Seventeenth-Century France (Paperback)
James Farr's A Tale of Two Murders engages the reader with a riveting narrative of the Giroux Affair, a court case that enthralled the inhabitants of Dijon, France in the mid-seventeenth century while displaying the intricacies of the early modern French legal system and analyzing the power dynamics at work in French society, like patronage and kinship networks. Though it is a serious work of scholarship, A Tale of Two Murders is an extremely accessible read for scholars and general readers alike. Readers who enjoy good historical narratives and murder-mysteries will find this book both captivating and informative, with tales of murder, lies, adultery, and deception keeping the reader enthralled. Scholars will find Farr's narrative style to be refreshing, his argument clearly and sufficiently explained, and his conclusions valid. Highly recommended for those interested in early modern France, especially legal, political, and social history.
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A Tale of Two Murders: Passion and Power in Seventeenth-Century France by James Richard Farr (Paperback - September 28, 2005)
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