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From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Julia Chapman, or MC Beaton

Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a historical film at the Château de Valençay. But everything grinds to a halt with the sudden passing of an actor under suspicious circumstances.

To get to the bottom of things, Valérie d'Orçay and Richard offer catering services to the hastily resumed production. There they discover that the vanity, duplicity and murder of an 18th century French court is nothing compared to that of a 21st century film set, with more heads yet to roll.



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PRAISE FOR THE FOLLET VALLEY MYSTERY SERIES

‘A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!’ Adam Kay


‘An engaging caper… It is finely paced, truly funny and written with a wry detachment that conjures up a gentler age of murder mystery’ The Times


'Bloody and funny. In fact, bloody funny!' Alan Carr


'A writer of immense wit and charm' Paul Sinha


‘Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, P. G. Woodhouse and M. C. Beaton. A delight’ C. K. McDonnell

Death at the Chateau: the hilarious and gripping

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      Publisher: Duckworth Books
      Publication Date: 01/06/2023
      ISBN13: 9781788424059, 978-1788424059
      ISBN10: 1788424050

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Julia Chapman, or MC Beaton

      Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a historical film at the Château de Valençay. But everything grinds to a halt with the sudden passing of an actor under suspicious circumstances.

      To get to the bottom of things, Valérie d'Orçay and Richard offer catering services to the hastily resumed production. There they discover that the vanity, duplicity and murder of an 18th century French court is nothing compared to that of a 21st century film set, with more heads yet to roll.



      Trade Review

      PRAISE FOR THE FOLLET VALLEY MYSTERY SERIES

      ‘A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!’ Adam Kay


      ‘An engaging caper… It is finely paced, truly funny and written with a wry detachment that conjures up a gentler age of murder mystery’ The Times


      'Bloody and funny. In fact, bloody funny!' Alan Carr


      'A writer of immense wit and charm' Paul Sinha


      ‘Like going on a joyous romp through the Loire valley with Agatha Christie, P. G. Woodhouse and M. C. Beaton. A delight’ C. K. McDonnell

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