An atmospheric detective novel that became a worldwide bestseller, dealing with crime and mystery, art and solitude. Madeline, a former police officer from London, rents a painter's studio in Paris to offer herself the isolation she needs to regain her peace.

By some misunderstanding, Gaspar, a misanthropic American writer with the same goal of isolating himself to write his play, appears at her door. These two troubled souls, desperately seeking solitude, will inevitably have to coexist.

The studio belonged to the famous painter Sean Lorenz and still exudes his passion for colors and light. It has been a year since Lorenz, devastated by the kidnapping and murder of his son, died, leaving behind three paintings that have since disappeared.

Enchanted by his genius, Madeline and Gaspar join forces to discover these rare and beautiful paintings, but in their quest to uncover the true secret, they confront their own demons.

They said about the book: “Technically flawless and narratively effective, this gripping book is on par with the works of Harlan Coben and Jesse Kellerman.” –Michel Dufranne, RTBF

“Incredible, unbearable suspense! Once you open it, you won’t be able to put it down. You're in for many sleepless nights…” –Marc Fernandez, Metronews

“A detective novel with dizzying technique. Once again, Musso captivates us.” –Pierre Vavasseur, Le Parisien

“Truly addictive!” –Emmanuelle Binet, Marie Claire

Guillaume Musso was born in 1974 in Antibes and is considered one of the most important and bestselling authors of detective fiction in recent years. His books have been translated into 42 languages and adapted into films. According to Livres Hebdo, 'A Apartment in Paris', his biggest global success, has sold over 1,000,000 copies just in France.