The French Detective (Jacques Dugas New Orleans Mysteries)

Set in early 20th-century New Orleans, this story follows Detective Jacques Dugas as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of four-year-old Luigi Bova amid a tense, immigrant-filled French Quarter. As Dugas navigates a community wary of the police and confronts formidable villains, he uncovers false leads and elusive clues across the city’s vibrant and tumultuous landscape. Amidst a backdrop of social unrest and cultural complexities, the detective's relentless pursuit aims to reunite a frightened boy with his family.