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Death and Croissants
- A Follet Valley Mystery, Book 1
- Narrated by: Ian Moore
- Length: 6 hrs and 37 mins
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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!
Critic reviews
"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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- Amazon Customer
- 06-02-22
So entertaining 😁
I really enjoyed this. Great turn of phrase, good self-effacing humour, over-the-top characters. Awwwww, and the hens!!!
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- Ashengl
- 14-01-24
Nice
Listening to this book is like sitting on a hillside being bathed in a warm summer breeze of metaphors and similes. In all cases apart from the first, almost terminal, slur directed at muesli (a well-worn, cliche’d, bird-cage comparison) his descriptors are original, clever, witty and fun. Sure there’s a story in there with a beginning, middle and end; and likeable characters popping in and out, but it’s the colourful comparisons that made it really stand out for me. Having Ian Moore reading it definitely adds to the appeal (his vocal characterisation of Valerie is disturbingly alluring). After a good session of listening, I find it almost impossible not to spend the rest of the day in my best Inspector Clouseau voice.
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- V. Gill
- 08-07-22
Excellent
The best escapism story. It flows along beautifully and I’m looking forward to the next book
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- Laura R.
- 29-06-23
Love it
very funny. Great book to listen after a busy day of work. definitely worth the time.
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- S. Yarrow
- 06-07-22
Great fun!
Thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and a good story. Everything you could want from a crime novel
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- a w young
- 30-08-22
Couldn’t stop listening
Absolutely loved the quirky characters. Ian brings the story to life with his narrative. Loved this and can’t wait to start the next book
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- vicki
- 24-06-23
Disappointed,
Narration was ok/ worked for the book
Wanted to enjoy but just couldn’t careless about the characters or storyline.
Should of been a hit for me but just didn’t work,
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- Cardigan Queen
- 24-06-23
Great story, poor narration
I made it to the end on the strength of the story but the narration was so soporific, I almost didn’t manage it. I know it’s his book but he doesn’t have an interesting tone so I hope the next one will have a better reader.
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- Bettyboop
- 07-08-23
Fun read
Great fun lighthearted novel. Likeable characters. I'm looking forward to the next one. A good listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-22
It’s alright I suppose.
For me this is one of those books that I wish I could un-read … all those hours! Still it’s pleasant enough. I think if you like The Thursday Murder Club then you’ll like this. And the author / reader does a great ‘glamorous French female’ accent.
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