The intriguing plot, the establishing of a book shop in Paris which only sells 'good novels' is the highlight of this story. Sabotage from other booksellers and writers is suspected when some of the 'good novelists' are assaulted. The progress of the investigations into the crimes is at times rambling but Paris is atmospherically described with interesting insights into the book trade. Not an easy read but worth it for something a bit different.
