Little Demon in the City of Light

In "Little Demon in the City of Light," the gripping tale unfolds around the shocking 1889 murder of a court official by a cunning con man and his impressionable mistress, set against the backdrop of France's burgeoning fascination with forensic science and hypnotism. As the sensational trial captivates the nation, a heated debate ignites over the morality of hypnotic influence and whether one can be compelled to commit crime. This riveting account combines elements of true crime, psychological intrigue, and the complexities of human behavior, all while exploring the dark undercurrents of 19th-century Parisian society.