Death at the Chateau
the hilarious and gripping cosy murder mystery
Published on 1. June 2023
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-1-78842-405-9 (ISBN)
Description
From the bestselling author of Death and Croissants and Death and Fromage comes a murder mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman, Janice Hallett or Richard Coles.
Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a historical film at the Chateau de Valencay. But everything grinds to a halt with the sudden passing of an actor under suspicious circumstances.
To get to the bottom of things, Valerie d'Orcay 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.
Richard Ainsworth's French B&B has been taken over by a production company shooting a historical film at the Chateau de Valencay. But everything grinds to a halt with the sudden passing of an actor under suspicious circumstances.
To get to the bottom of things, Valerie d'Orcay 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.
Reviews / Votes
'Ian Moore's trademark, witty style had me laughing one moment and trying to pick over the clues in forensic detail the next' Jamie West, author of Death on the Pier 'Death at the Chateau combined all my favourite bits of cosy mysteries; great characters, chaotic moments and hilarity!' Hannah Hendy, author of The Dinner Lady Detectives 'What a terrific read! Reading it felt like being sat outside a rural French cafe, the sun warm on my neck and a smell of baking baguettes in the air' J. M. Hall, author of A Spoonful of Murder 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
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Duckworth Books
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 149 mm
Thickness: 35 mm
Weight
411 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78842-405-9 (9781788424059)
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Person
Ian Moore is a leading stand-up comedian, known for his sharp, entertaining punditry. A BBC TV and radio regular, he was a Champion on Richard Osman's House of Games and stars in Radio 4's The Now Show. Ian lives in rural France with his family, where he seeks solace in the production of fine chutneys.