THE FIG EATER- by jody shields

I really wanted to read this book- so much so, that I bought two copies without realizing it!
Taking place in late fall, 1910 Vienna, this story begins with a mysterious death of a young woman, Dora. She's found strangled in a park, with an undigested fig in her stomach. The Inspector, along with his assistant Franz, immediately start gathering physical evidence, and photographing the scene. They use typical investigative techniques for their time, which is interesting to learn about. He also uses an early form of psychological profiling to help him determine the guilty party. At the same time, his wife Erzebet is performing her own investigation using different techniques and search methods. This is where the fig comes into play, as figs are not imported from warm climates, and don't grow well in Vienna. Ersebet becomes convinced that discovering where the fig came from will solve the murder.
I liked this more than I thought I would, though the ending was still a bit of a let down.
Netflix rating? 4/5 stars.