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Detective

Carved in the Sand

fr. Gravé dans le sable · 2014
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Interesting Facts

  • The novel unfolds against the backdrop of Normandy, where misty shores and salty winds silently witness the tragedies and hopes tied to the Allied landings on D-Day.
  • At the heart of the story is a mystery that draws the reader into the postwar years, where love and betrayal are as inseparable as the sea and the sand.
  • The characters’ fates revolve around a letter written on the eve of the landings, which becomes the key to a secret kept for decades.
  • The author masterfully evokes the atmosphere of postwar France, where every house and street breathes memories of loss and hope for a new life.
  • The subtle psychological interplay between the characters reveals the depth of human emotion, while unexpected plot twists keep the reader in suspense until the very last page.
Carved in the Sand
Date of publication: 2 June 2025
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Original titlefr. Gravé dans le sable · 2014
Genre: Detective