Disaster at the Vendome Theater

”…Pleasing…Packed with luscious descriptions of food and flashes of cultural history, this is a fine way to relax in the company of old friends.” –Publisher’s WeeklyPraise for M. L. Longworth’s Provençal Mystery Series“Sprightly … The charm here is the locale — vaccinated readers will want to book their flights — and enjoying the suave company of examining magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his wife, Marine Bonnet.”—The Washington Post“Entertaining … Charming characters complement the tidy mystery plot. This is just the ticket for those seeking a much-needed vicarious vacation.”—Publishers Weekly“Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France … Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life.” —Slate“The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries … plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living.”—NPR “Longworth’s novels … are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served.” —Booklist

M. L. Longworth has lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for The Washington Post, The Times (London), The Independent (London), and Bon Appetit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays, Une Americaine en Provence, published by La Martini re in 2004. She is married and has one daughter.

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