Kommissarin Lise Tanquerelle and Antoine Lemercier, a professor of Greek studies at the Sorbonne, were spending their honeymoon on an archaeologically significant island in Greece. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway quickly turned into a turbulent adventure when they encountered a crazy couple: Charles-Hubert Pochet, a naive young archaeologist, and his extravagant wife Agnès. During his excavations, Charles made a discovery – he found the hips and buttocks of an Aphrodite statue. However, during the retrieval, Charles dropped the statue on his foot, which ended up in a cast for the rest of the film.
In the night, the statue was stolen by Agnès‘ lover, who intended to determine its value and then sell it. Surprisingly, Lise discovered the hiding place, and despite being on their way back from their honeymoon, she and her husband decided to get involved. Charles and Antoine wanted to confront the thief, but they found him dead, and the statue was missing. The local police suspected the two of murder and arrested them. Determined to clear her husband’s name, Lise began to investigate. However, just when she found an alibi, Agnès came up with the crazy idea of helping Antoine and Charles escape, further solidifying the suspicion of murder against the two men.
Will Lise be able to catch the culprit? And how far will she have to go in the hunt for the statue? The situation becomes even more complicated as new twists and turns arise, testing Lise’s detective skills and determination. As she delves deeper into the mystery, shocking revelations come to light, leading to a thrilling and unexpected resolution that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With suspense, humor, and a touch of romance, „Who Stole Jupiter’s Thigh?“ is a captivating tale of love, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to for justice.