title: Murder at Cirey: A Victor Constant investigation (The Victor Constant Investigations) (Volume 1)
author:  Cheryl Sawyer 
description: Kirkus Review<br>"This exhilarating first stab at a murder mystery by veteran historical novelist Sawyer ... rings true. The novel centers around military police corps member Victor Constant ...<span> Constant is soon racing the clock to find the true mastermind behind the heinous deed as he battles provincial attitudes ... </span><span>Sawyer has created a winning character in the obstinate Constant, in what is the first book in a proposed series, and she has surrounded him with memorable characters, both noble and commoner. </span><span>A promising start in a new direction featuring a headstrong but street-smart detective."</span><br /><br />Historical Novel Society: Editor's Choice<br><span>"Cheryl Sawyer weaves an excellent story and creates fabulous characters that stay with you long after you finish the book. Victor becomes something of a Richard Sharpe character, one you feel is infallible and is going to emerge victorious ... The novel is beautifully written and researched. Ms Sawyer combines vivid detail of murders and attacks with an enviable delicacy of touch with romantic scenes ... This is a fabulous novel and a rewarding read. I am glad to have known Victor Constant and I will look out for more of him in the future."</span>
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  > > >  _For Detective Rick Jackson,_
  
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  > > >  _And hope that the second retirement sticks._
  
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  It seemed to Bosch to be a form of torture heaped upon torture. Corazon was
  hunched over the steel table, her bloody and gloved hands deep inside the
  gutted torso, working with forceps and a long-bladed instrumen