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Death and Croissants
Book • 2021
Death and Croissants is the first book in the Follet Valley Mysteries series.
It follows Richard Ainsworth, a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley.
Richard's quiet life is disrupted when one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper.
Persuaded by the glamorous and determined guest Valérie, Richard joins her in investigating the disappearance.
As the investigation unfolds, Richard finds himself entangled in a murder mystery that includes the killing of one of his beloved hens, Ava Gardner.
The book is known for its humorous take on the cozy mystery genre, highlighting the cultural and linguistic differences between the British and the French, and featuring a cast of memorable and quirky characters.
It follows Richard Ainsworth, a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley.
Richard's quiet life is disrupted when one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper.
Persuaded by the glamorous and determined guest Valérie, Richard joins her in investigating the disappearance.
As the investigation unfolds, Richard finds himself entangled in a murder mystery that includes the killing of one of his beloved hens, Ava Gardner.
The book is known for its humorous take on the cozy mystery genre, highlighting the cultural and linguistic differences between the British and the French, and featuring a cast of memorable and quirky characters.
