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In the second installment of the Follet Valley Mystery series, Richard Ainsworth, a middle-aged English expat running a B&B in the fictional Vallée de Follet, France, finds his quiet life disrupted by a culinary scandal. A local cheese supplier is found dead, and Valérie d’Orçay, a mysterious and beautiful guest at the B&B, convinces Richard to help her investigate. As they delve deeper, they uncover a decades-old betrayal that goes beyond just cheese. The story is filled with humor, quirky characters, and a twisty mystery that keeps the reader engaged.
In this third book of the Juge Lombard Mystery series, a perplexing case unfolds in the ancient city of Tours. The death of a 16-year-old dressed as an ‘Immortal Knight’ who took a fatal overdose is followed by the gruesome murder of a firebrand author. Juge d’instruction Matthieu Lombard leads the investigation, sensing a malign coercive force behind the two fatalities. As the investigation deepens, Lombard's own loyalties and assumptions are challenged, revealing a deadly game beyond mere roleplay.
In this third installment of the Follet Valley Mystery series, Richard Ainsworth and his business partner Valérie d'Orçay are hired to provide security for a film production at the Château de Valençay. When an actor dies under suspicious circumstances, they decide to investigate, uncovering a web of lies, duplicity, and murder that rivals the intrigue of an 18th-century French court. The story is filled with quirky characters, humor, and the picturesque setting of rural France, making it a delightful read for fans of cozy mysteries.
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.
In 'Vive le Chaos,' comedian Ian Moore chronicles his family's move from a noisy town in England to a remote corner of the Loire Valley in France. Despite their quest for serenity and space, they find themselves embroiled in a chaotic life filled with bilingual offspring, feral cats, promiscuous horses, and other rural challenges. The book is a light-hearted and witty look at the ups and downs of expat life, as the Moore family navigates the complexities of French culture and rural living while maintaining their unique British style.
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