Mord & Croissants

Where is Monsieur Grandchamps? Who has something to hide in the Val de Follet? And what does the chicken have to do with all of this? Richard is English and just wants to be left alone. For a few years now, he has been running a small guesthouse in the French Loire Valley – where absolutely nothing ever happens, and that is just wonderful. Until one day, one of his guests disappears: the old Monsieur Grandchamps. What he leaves behind is nothing more and nothing less than a bloody handprint.

Almost simultaneously, the impressive Madame Valérie d’Orcay checks into one of the rooms, complete with a little dog in her handbag. And surprisingly, she is very interested in the disappearance of the Monsieur. While Richard wants nothing more than to return to his routine as quickly as possible, he suddenly finds himself part of a quirky investigation team – and it becomes personal for him when his favorite hen, Ava Gardner, is in danger.

A book to stumble into, laugh heartily, and get swept away by. Richard Ainsworth is a hero, just the kind we need right now. Promise.