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  • Death and Croissants

  • A Follet Valley Mystery, Book 1
  • Written by: Ian Moore
  • Narrated by: Ian Moore
  • Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (12 ratings)

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Death and Croissants

Written by: Ian Moore
Narrated by: Ian Moore
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Publisher's Summary

The first novel in the enthralling Follet Valley Series, by TV/radio regular Ian Moore.

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. One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic Valérie, 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 hen...and you don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!

Unpausable mystery set in rural France, by TV/radio regular and best-selling author Ian Moore - perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Julia Chapman, or M.C. Beaton. Everyone is wanting mort!

©2021 Ian Moore (P)2021 Duckworth Books Ltd

What the critics say

"A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!" (Adam Kay, comedian and author of This Is Going to Hurt)

"A writer of immense wit and charm." (Paul Sinha, ITV's The Chase)

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Mystery in the Loire Valley

Dry wit and an intriguing mystery.
Meanders slowly and engagingly, somewhat like the Thursday murder club series.

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Had me guessing until the finale!

Ian's writing style and narration voice are deeply engaging. Amateur sleuth is one of my favourite genres, and I usually know who the killer is before it's revealed. I didn't guess it this time, and I'm chuffed that Ian stumped me. I'm really looking forward to listening to Death and Fromage!

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Story jumps around, found myself zoning out.

This story is often recommended for listeners who loved The Thursday Murder Club but it's far less detailed and finely written - I keep zoning out and the story seems to jump around a lot, at times going very slowly and others making big plot leaps. I just didn't enjoy it at all and gave up after two hours.

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