Death and Croissants - by Ian Moore (Paperback)

About the Book

"Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that's the way he likes it. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic Valâerie, 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 ... and you don't mess with a fellow's hens! Bestselling author Ian Moore brings his laugh-out-loud, tea-soaked British humor to Death and Croissants, an unputdownable, quirky mystery that gives readers a fascinating puzzle to unravel as they romp through the French countryside alongside an unforgettable cast of characters." -- Back cover.

Book Synopsis

A witty, wine-soaked cozy mystery for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Raisin, and anyone who prefers their murders with a splash of charm and a hen named Ava Gardner.

Welcome to the Loire Valley: home to rolling vineyards, sleepy villages... and the occasional dead body.

Richard Ainsworth wanted nothing more than quiet days running his B&B, rewatching classic films, and avoiding confrontation. But when a guest vanishes--leaving behind a bloody handprint and a very dead chicken--his peaceful life is upended in the most ridiculous way.

Armed with only film trivia, anxious instincts, and an exasperatingly glamorous French sidekick, Richard must stumble through a mystery that's as absurd as it is addictive.

Death and Croissants is the first in the bestselling Follet Valley Mysteries-- a cozy crime series full of oddball suspects, unpredictable twists, and sly, irresistible wit.

Praise for Death and Croissants:

"A fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor." --Library Journal

"Laugh-out-loud caper." --Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

Review Quotes

"[This] charming mystery, released in 2021 in the UK, is a fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor." -- Library Journal