by Ian Moore
A witty, wine-soaked cozy mystery for fans of Richard Osman, Agatha Raisin, and anyone who prefers their murders with a splash of charm and a hen named Ava Gardner.
Welcome to the Loire Valley: home to rolling vineyards, sleepy villages... and the occasional dead body.
Richard Ainsworth wanted nothing more than quiet days running his B&B, rewatching classic films, and avoiding confrontation. But when a guest vanishes―leaving behind a bloody handprint and a very dead chicken―his peaceful life is upended in the most ridiculous way.
Armed with only film trivia, anxious instincts, and an exasperatingly glamorous French sidekick, Richard must stumble through a mystery that's as absurd as it is addictive.
Death and Croissants is the first in the bestselling Follet Valley Mysteries― a cozy crime series full of oddball suspects, unpredictable twists, and sly, irresistible wit.
"[This] charming mystery, released in 2021 in the UK, is a fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor." ―Library Journal
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Ian Moore is a stand-up comedian who regularly headlines at London's world-famous Comedy Store. Ian lives in rural France and commutes back to the UK every week.

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