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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 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. 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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"Laugh-out-loud caper." —Shelf Awareness, Starred Review"A fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor." —Library JournalMeet Richard Ainsworth: an almost divorced part time B&B owner, part time film historian, full time self-deprecator. Hoping to continue running his B&B in the quiet Val de Follet, he has no idea of its hidden intrigue, from the mafia to swingers, to the peddling of (il)legal grape seeds. His quiet has flown the coop on a fateful afternoon with a bloody handprint, a missing guest, and one dead Ava Gardner (beloved hen). Death and Croissants is an unputdownable, hilarious mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club.What readers are saying:"Richard Osman meets Sherlock Holmes rampaging through the charming Loire Valley in this raucously funny book. I loved it.""A light, very funny mystery with appealing characters in a wonderful French countryside.""Oh wow, this was funny. This one just knocks it out of the park.""A story full of interesting and diverse characters told with lots of humor.""The author gives you everything you want in a humorous, witty mystery that chases you through all the twists and turns with murder, mafia, and mayhem."
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