Death and Croissants
“Death and Croissants” by Ian Moore is a mystery novel published by Farrago in April 2022. This edition, written in English and spanning 288 pages, introduces readers to Richard, a middle-aged Englishman who operates a B&B in the picturesque Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Richard enjoys his quiet life until the unexpected disappearance of one of his guests disrupts his routine, leaving behind a bloody handprint that raises alarms, particularly for his housekeeper.
As the story unfolds, Richard is reluctantly drawn into the investigation by the enigmatic Valérie, another guest at the B&B. The plot thickens when the situation escalates with the murder of Ava Gardner, one of Richard’s cherished hens. This narrative explores themes of mystery and detective work, as Richard navigates the complexities of the case while grappling with the disruption of his previously uneventful life. Readers will find a blend of intrigue and humor as Richard confronts the challenges of his new reality.
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Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard and that’s the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper, much to the annoyance of his housekeeper. Another guest, the enigmatic Valérie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance. Richard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hens. The disappearance of a guest in highly suspicious circumstances is one thing, but you just don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!
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