Descend into the chilling depths of occupied Paris and uncover the shocking story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a respected physician who preyed on the city's most vulnerable citizens.
As fear and desperation gripped the streets of Paris, Petiot, under the guise of "Dr. Eugène," offered a lifeline to those seeking escape from the clutches of the Gestapo. But his promises of safe passage were a cruel deception, leading victims to a gruesome fate within the walls of his elegant townhouse at 21 Rue Le Sueur.
Inspired by true events and meticulously researched, The Devil's Doctor weaves a gripping tale of murder and madness, exploring the dark side of human nature in a time of war.
This historical fiction thriller delves deep into:
- The twisted mind of a serial killer operating in the shadows of war.
- The harrowing experiences of Petiot's victims and their families.
- The failures of a justice system crippled by occupation and fear.
- The media frenzy that turned Petiot into a national spectacle.
- The enduring legacy of his crimes and the lessons they hold for humanity.
The Devil's Doctor is a chilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, forcing you to confront the darkness that can lurk within seemingly ordinary individuals, and the importance of vigilance and justice in a world where evil can wear many faces.
Descend into the chilling depths of occupied Paris and uncover the shocking story of Dr. Marcel Petiot, a respected physician who preyed on the city's most vulnerable citizens.
As fear and desperation gripped the streets of Paris, Petiot, under the guise of "Dr. Eugène," offered a lifeline to those seeking escape from the clutches of the Gestapo. But his promises of safe passage were a cruel deception, leading victims to a gruesome fate within the walls of his elegant townhouse at 21 Rue Le Sueur.
Inspired by true events and meticulously researched, The Devil's Doctor weaves a gripping tale of murder and madness, exploring the dark side of human nature in a time of war.
This historical fiction thriller delves deep into:
- The twisted mind of a serial killer operating in the shadows of war.
- The harrowing experiences of Petiot's victims and their families.
- The failures of a justice system crippled by occupation and fear.
- The media frenzy that turned Petiot into a national spectacle.
- The enduring legacy of his crimes and the lessons they hold for humanity.
The Devil's Doctor is a chilling page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, forcing you to confront the darkness that can lurk within seemingly ordinary individuals, and the importance of vigilance and justice in a world where evil can wear many faces.
The Devil's Doctor: The True Story of Marcel Petiot, the Butcher of Paris
The Devil's Doctor: The True Story of Marcel Petiot, the Butcher of Paris
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940181524095 |
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| Publisher: | Robert Walker |
| Publication date: | 02/21/2025 |
| Sold by: | Draft2Digital |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 365 KB |