"The Story of a Severed Head" is an exciting detective book by a famous French writer. In this novel, the action unfolds in the 18th century in feudal France. The main character, a young peasant, witnesses a mysterious murder, during which his lover becomes one of the victims. To uncover this mystery, the protagonist embarks on a dangerous path of investigation that will lead him to autocrats and the dark secrets of the French nobility. The author skilfully intertwines historical events, the thirst for revenge and the danger of political conspiracies, creating an exciting plot that keeps the reader in suspense until the last page. "The Story of a Severed Head" is a book that will capture the attention of fans of detective stories and historical literature.