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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  Table of Contents
  
  
    
  
  
  [Title Page](elia_9780982624692_oeb_tp_r1.html)
  
  
  [Epigraph](elia_9780982624692_oeb_epi_r1.html)
  
  
  [Prologue](elia_9780982624692_oeb_fm1_r1.html)
  
  
    
  
  
  [CHAPTER I - The Boxer-Martyr](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c01_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER II - Perforated Bodies](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c02_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER III - White Walls](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c03_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER IV - The Dog](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c04_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER V - The Interrogation](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c05_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER VI - The Posters](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c06_r1.html)
  
  
  [CHAPTER VII - Provisional Epilogue](elia_9780982624692_oeb_c07_r1.html)
  
  
    
  
  
  Copyright Page
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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