Saturday, January 21, 2012

Rampart Street by David Fulmer

Title: Rampart Street
Author: David Fulmer
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: Jan 19, 2012
When was the book published: 2006
Main Characters: Valentin St. Cyr, creole detective, Justine, ex-girlfriend, Frank Mangetta, runs the bar where he lives, Henry Harris, wealthy rich guy, Anne Marie Benedict, daughter of the murdered man, Betsy, her maid
What happens? During New Orleans, 1910, St. Cyr returns after roaming the country haunted by previous episodes. He keeps his head low, but is dragged back into detective work after John Benedict, member of high society, is killed on Rampart Street and Anne Marie wants to know the real reason why it happened.
How long was this? 335 pages
Did I like this? superb, well written, great story, great characters. You feel like you are there in this racially divided vibrant city.
Overall grade: A

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