“Van Laerhoven packs much complexity into 256 pages, giving this historical mystery the heft of a far longer work.”
Kirkus “Mystery aficionados will love this pastiche of Wilkie Collins and Edgar Allan Poe.”
Library Journal “[An] intense historical crime thriller. The intricate plot, menacing atmosphere, and rich evocations of period Paris have undeniable power.”
Publishers Weekly “Rich, ... Read moreatmospheric. This gritty, detail-rich mystery novel joins history and literary history to create a sly, smart revenge tale.”
Shelf Awareness “[A] decadent tale.  Commissioner Lefèvre’s philosophical discussions with artists and poets and a creepy Belgian dwarf are fascinating.”
The New York Times Book Review “Vigorous. A finely-tuned balancing act between style and content. Add to all this the extremely convincingly painted tragic characters and the multitude of mysterious figures, and what you get is a winner who gives added luster to this jubilee edition of the Hercule Poirot Prize.”
The jury of the Hercule Poirot Prize “Its examination of evil reminds me of the "Shadow of the Wind" Gothic novel series, while the short chapters recall The DaVinci Code. Baudelaire’s Revenge is a more disturbing duel with the devil than either of those, with a cast of flawed, tormented characters who would have felt welcome in the company of Baudelaire himself.”
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