Why a Booktrail?
2026: A couple on honeymoon are kidnapped.
The French Illusion
What you need to know before your trail
Paul and Chelsea Tanner are riding a euphoric high after their fairytale wedding. But when they fly to Paris for their honeymoon, they’re very quickly brought back down to earth. While on a day trip to the idyllic French countryside, they are suddenly and brutally kidnapped. Both of their families are in shock: who would target them – and why?
It quickly becomes clear that this is not the first crime of its kind. The search for answers soon stretches across borders, with the FBI, CIA and French intelligence working together to solve the puzzle. Struggling to find answers, a young lawyer is recruited to be the bait in an elaborate CIA operation.
Locations
Reset- America/USA - Washington DC
- G: Pentagon City
- H: Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters
- I: U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
Travel Guide
France and USA
The book is mainly set in France (Paris and Normandy) and the United States (Washington, D.C. and Virginia) – There is also a mention of Annapolis as this features in the backstory of the newlyweds – The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis is where Paul Tanner graduated.
There are also a few mentions and flashbacks to Middle East locations where the kidnappers originate from.
Booktrail Boarding Pass: The French Illusion
Destination/location: Paris, Normandy, Washington DC Author/Guide: John Grisham Departure Time: 2026
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