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Moore, Ian.
Death and Croissants
[Libby].
Duckworth Books,
2021.
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Fiction.
Mystery.
HTML:<p><b>The first novel in the enthralling Follet Valley series, by TV/radio regular Ian moore</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p>One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the enigmatic Valérie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance.</p> <p>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!</p> <p><b>Unputdownable mystery set in rural France, by TV/radio regular and bestselling author Ian Moore—perfect for fans of Richard Osman's <i>The Thursday Murder Club</i>, Julia Chapman, or M.C. Beaton.</b></p> <p><b>Praise for <i>Death and Croissants:</i></b></p> <p>'A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!' –Adam Kay, Comedian and author of <i>This is Going to Hurt</i></p> <p>'A writer of immense wit and charm.' –Paul Sinha, ITV's <i>The Chase</i></p> <p>'<i>Death and Croissants</i> is <b>a far funnier book than a story about a bloody murder has any right to be</b>.' –Josh Widdicombe, BBC's <i>Mock the Week</i></p> <p>'This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and <b>a really, really funny story.'</b> –Jason Manford</p> <p><b>'Ian is one of my favourite writers</b>; this is hilarious and a great mystery too.' –Janey Godley</p> <p>'Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. <b>What more could anyone want in these dark times?"</b> –Mark Billingham</p> <p><b>'<i>Death and Croissants</i> is such a relentless rollercoaster ride of laughs and twists,</b> it should come with a height restriction and health warning.' –Matt Forde</p> <p><b>'Sharp, slick and surprising</b>—like the author himself—<i>Death and Croissants</i> is the Loire Valley's answer to <i>Murder on the Orient Express</i>. I'd marry him tomorrow (Richard, the protagonist; Ian too).' –Cally Beaton</p>.
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