A Noël Killing
A Noël Killing by M. L. Longworth, published by Penguin on November 12, 2019, is a captivating addition to the Provençal Mystery Series. Set against the backdrop of a festive Christmas in the south of France, the story follows Antoine Verlaque, an examining magistrate who is less than enthusiastic about the holiday season. When a local businessman is found poisoned amidst the celebrations, Verlaque and his wife, Marine Bonnet, are drawn into a web of intrigue that threatens to overshadow the holiday spirit.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a mystery that unfolds in the picturesque town of Aix-en-Provence. As Verlaque and Bonnet navigate a list of suspects that includes festive vendors and the victim’s family, they must balance their investigation with the joys of the season. This edition, comprising 304 pages in English, offers a blend of crime and traditional mystery elements, inviting readers to explore the complexities of human relationships during a time of celebration.
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Christmastime in the south of France is as beautiful as ever, but when a shady local businessman drops dead in the middle of the festivities, Verlaque and Bonnet must solve the case while keeping the holiday spirit alive.
Provençal Mystery Series #8
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Antoine Verlaque, examining magistrate for the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, doesn’t like Christmas. The decorations appear in the shops far too early, festive tourists swarm the streets, and his beloved Cours Mirabeau is lined with chalets selling what he regards as tacky trinkets. But his wife and partner Marine Bonnet is determined to make this a Christmas they can both enjoy, beginning with the carol sing at the Cathedral Saint Sauveur, a beautiful service in a packed church.
Just as the holiday cheer is in full swing, a man is poisoned, sending the community into a tailspin. The list of suspects, Verlaque and Bonnet quickly discover, almost fills the church itself, from the visiting vendors at the Christmas fair to the victim’s unhappy wife and his disgruntled business partner. In A Noël Killing, with the help of an ever-watchful young woman named France, the pair must solve the murder while the spirit of the season attempts to warm Verlaque’s stubborn heart.
“Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France . . . Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life.” —Slate
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