When a scandalous author moves to the outskirts of Aix-en-Provence, Verlaque and Bonnet are called in to investigate whether he's haunted by more than just his past, in this delightful new mystery from M. L. Longworth
M. L. Longworthhas lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for theWashington Post, theTimes(London), theIndependent(London), andBon Appetit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays,Une Americaine en Provence.She is married and has one daughter.
Praise for The Secrets of the Bastide Blanche
“Reading the latest installment in M.L. Longworth’s Provençal
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 Provençal 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
Praise for M. L. Longworth’s Provençal 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 Curse of La Fontaine
“Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in
delicious detail—great wine, delicious meals, and fine
company.” —Publishers Weekly
“Longworth confirms her long-standing lovebirds as Aix’s Nick and
Nora; their pursuit of miscreants never interferes with their
enjoyment of the good life.” —Kirkus Reviews
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