by Antonio Garrido · LGF/Le Livre de Poche · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9782253184195
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«Le Lecteur de cadavres» is the historical and crime novel by Antonio Garrido, published by Le Livre de Poche in paperback (768 pages, in French).
In 13th-century China, Ci Song flees to the capital with his sick sister after the death of his parents and the arrest of his brother. His ability to explain causes of death leads him to the Ming Academy; the emperor tasks him with investigating a series of murders and, if he fails, he will die. Success will make him the first forensic doctor.
Published in 2015, the French translation is by Alex and Nelly Lhermillier. It received the Prix international du roman historique and the Griffe noire prize 2014.
For readers of historical and crime fiction interested in medieval China and the origins of forensic medicine.
