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The disappearance of a guest in highly suspicious circumstances is one thing, but you just don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!
Synopsis:
Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to him and that’s the way he likes it.
One day, however, an older guest goes missing, leaving behind only a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the enigmatic Valérie, persuades a sceptical Richard to investigate the disappearance, revealing a world of mafia crime, nudist colonies and fowl play...
Death and Croissants is the first book in a new murder mystery series by leading stand-up comedian, Ian Moore. Set in France, it is inspired by Moore's own B&B in the Loire Valley.
Review:
This book starts out promisingly enough, and I loved the idea and the locale. Finding a dead body in a B&B, typical cozy, so far so good. Then more characters started getting added, and what went from a being a fun read to being annoying. I was so irritated with the characters and actions, that I had to put the book up. I kept trying over and over, but I kept having the same issue. Maybe it will appeal to others, just not my cup of tea.
About the Author:
Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian in the UK and a husband, father of three boys, farmhand and chutney-maker in France. He is a mod in both walks of life and most of his time is spent travelling grumpily between the two.
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