A body unearthed by fallen roots in a quiet French village triggers a second, brutal killing decades later. The two deaths—separated by more than seventy years—become entwined when forensics expert Enzo Macleod examines the scene and uncovers an unexpected connection to a famous painting.

The narrative alternates between Enzo's contemporary investigation during the autumn 2020 lockdown and a wartime story about a young Louvre courier charged with moving and hiding the Mona Lisa to keep it from occupying forces. As art protection, espionage and theft intersect, secrets buried since Vichy France begin to surface.

Night Gate blends forensic procedure, art-history intrigue and historical suspense across London, the Outer Hebrides, Berlin and provincial France. Readers who enjoy layered mysteries with a strong sense of place will appreciate the careful plotting and period detail.

• Dual timelines: 1940s wartime drama and 2020 investigation
• Central artifact: the Mona Lisa and wartime art protection
• Forensics-led detective work with broad European settings

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