A Noël
Killing
M
L Longworth
Examining
Magistrate Antoine Verlaque isn't a big fan of Christmas. But in
Aix-en-Provence, residents are getting reading to celebrate the
holidays. Verlaque and his wife Marine have been invited to attend a
Christmas carol sing-along at the local Anglican Church. Marine is
hoping it will get her husband in the festive spirit. But when an
American expat, Cole Hainsby dies at the dinner afterward, Verlaque
finds he is back in work mode. Now he is faced with a long list of
suspects all members of the local church and community. Was Cole's
travel business having money problems, or was it something more
complex. That is what Verlaque is determined to find out, hopefully
before Christmas day.
Set
in Provence, A
Noël Killing
is like a fine wine, something to be savored. With a cast of
entertaining characters preparing for the biggest holiday of the year
it's hard not to be envious of their surroundings and their choice of
food and drink which Longworth showcases throughout. By the time I
finished this book, I felt like I had been transported to a dazzling
place full of characters I had come to know and love. There was also
a satisfying plot and a little romance on the side.
This
review was written by me for City Book Review.
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