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Overview"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 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. Proven al Mystery Series #8 Watch the series! Murder in Provence is now on Britbox. 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 Noel 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" Full Product DetailsAuthor: M. L. LongworthPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Penguin USA ISBN: 9780143134060ISBN 10: 014313406 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 12 November 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsPraise for The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche Reading the latest installment in M.L. Longworth's Proven al Mystery series is my favorite way to relax. Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France for significantly less than the cost of airfare. Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life. --Slate A fun and evocative mystery . . . best read beach-side with a glass of French wine in hand. --Bustle Longworth's stellar seventh Proven al mystery offers elegant prose and a juicy plot . . . rich with details of daily life in Aix-en-Provence . . . Francophiles will be enthralled. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Longworth once again transports readers to the south of France, peppering the story with sensory details that bring the setting to life. Antoine and wife Marine are as delightful as ever, and the compelling mystery keeps you wanting more. --Library Journal The strength of Longworth's tale is its depiction of the good life in Provence. --Kirkus More praise for M. L. Longworth's Proven al Mystery series The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living. --Eleanor Beardsley, NPR Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company. --Publishers Weekly Longworth's novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served. --Booklist Praise for The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche Reading the latest installment in M.L. Longworth's Provencal Mystery series is my favorite way to relax. Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France for significantly less than the cost of airfare. Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life. --Slate A fun and evocative mystery . . . best read beach-side with a glass of French wine in hand. --Bustle Longworth's stellar seventh Provencal mystery offers elegant prose and a juicy plot . . . rich with details of daily life in Aix-en-Provence . . . Francophiles will be enthralled. --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Longworth once again transports readers to the south of France, peppering the story with sensory details that bring the setting to life. Antoine and wife Marine are as delightful as ever, and the compelling mystery keeps you wanting more. --Library Journal The strength of Longworth's tale is its depiction of the good life in Provence. --Kirkus More praise for M. L. Longworth's Provencal Mystery series The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living. --Eleanor Beardsley, NPR Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company. --Publishers Weekly Longworth's novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served. --Booklist Praise for A Noel Killing The enchanting setting and the likable characters make the reader feel right at home. Armchair travelers and gourmets will have fun. --Publishers Weekly A typical Longworth cassoulet of good food, fine wine, and murder. --Kirkus Reviews More praise for M. L. Longworth's Provencal Mystery series The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living. --Eleanor Beardsley, NPR Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company. --Publishers Weekly Longworth's novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served. --Booklist Author InformationM. L. Longworth has lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for the Washington Post, the Times (London), the Independent (London), and Bon Appétit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays, Une Américaine en Provence. She is married and has one daughter. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |