Edition |
First edition. |
Physical Description |
vi, 279 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. |
Note |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents |
Part I: The field//theft -- Black diamond bandits -- Death in the grove -- Part II: The laboratory//secrecy -- The peasant's golden secret -- A scientific mystery -- Part III: The forest//sabotage -- Disappearance of the dogs -- Poison -- Part IV: The market//deceit -- Middlemen -- Detectives and fraudsters -- The king's ascent -- The king's betrayal -- Part V: The plate//seduction -- Demanded, delivered, prepared -- Shaved. |
Subject |
Truffle industry.
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Smuggling.
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Theft.
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Fraud.
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Sabotage.
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Black market.
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