City of Light, City of Poison

Set in late 1600s Paris, this gripping true-crime audiobook follows the city's first police chief, Nicolas de La Reynie, as he investigates a deadly wave of murders and unravels a tangled web of poisoners, witches, and dark rituals. Tasked by Louis XIV, La Reynie navigates a world where royal secrets and criminal conspiracies are intertwined, risking everything to protect the king from unseen dangers. Drawing on extensive historical records, the story immerses listeners in a vivid portrayal of deception, intrigue, and the fight for justice in the City of Light.