{"product_id":"death-and-croissants-9781728270555","title":"Death and Croissants","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A fast-paced, witty story for those who enjoy dry British humor.\" -- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hens... and you don't mess with a fellow's hens!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath and Croissants\u003c\/em\u003e is an unputdownable, hilarious mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman's \u003cem\u003eThe Thursday Murder Club\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Richard Osman meets Sherlock Holmes rampaging through the charming Loire Valley in this raucously funny book. I loved it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A light, very funny mystery with appealing characters in a wonderful French countryside.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Oh wow, this was funny. This one just knocks it out of the park.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A story full of interesting and diverse characters told with lots of humor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The author gives you everything you want in a humorous, witty mystery that chases you through all the twists and turns with murder, mafia, and mayhem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Poisoned Pen Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/14\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781728270555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.25h x 5.50w x 0.76d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2022 pg. 81\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/02\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ian Moore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42599705411765,"sku":"9781728270555","price":14.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_bb4d016d-a56c-4685-beb4-0614deb7cedd.jpg?v=1674000297","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/death-and-croissants-9781728270555","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}