Figure out whodunnit in this exciting new 1930s crime series that whisks you away to the most gorgeous escapist destinations!
A beautiful French estate
A wedding
A murder
And a novice detective intent on solving her first case!
Fresh from teaching at her prestigious Swiss boarding school, Miss Atalanta Ashford suddenly finds herself the most eligible young lady in society when she inherits her grandfather's substantial fortune. But with this fortune, and an elegant new Parisian home, comes a legacy passed down from grandfather to granddaughter...sleuthing discreetly for Europe's elite.
This young lady isn't one to back down from a challenge and Miss Ashford must depend on her sharp wit and charm to solve her first case, which takes her to the lush lavender fields of Provence and a wedding at the mansion of the Comte de Surmonne.
Now, as murder strikes twice, Atalanta will have to race to solve the case but will she be able to stop the blushing bride from facing a fatal `I do'?
Look out for more Miss Ashford mysteries and get your passports ready as you travel with her to some of the most sought-after destinations on the continent...
Book 1: Mystery in Provence
Book 2: Last Seen in Santorini
Book 3: A Fatal Invitation in Tuscany
Book 4: Last Dance in Salzburg
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Immerse yourself in the best of pastiche fiction, where amateur sleuths and culinary crafts blend seamlessly in a cosy setting. Vivian Conroy's Mystery in Provence is a testament to this, offering a riveting narrative that keeps you on your toes.
For fans of Verity Bright (Murder by Invitation), T E Kinsey (A Fire at the Exhibition), Martha Bond (Murder in the Library), L.B. Hathaway (Murder through the Mirror), and Richard Coles (A Death in the Parish).
HarperCollins 2022
