Available Formats
Mystery in Provence (Miss Ashford Investigates, Book 1)
By (Author) Vivian Conroy
Book 1
HarperCollins Publishers
One More Chapter
20th September 2023
13th October 2022
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
Crime and mystery: private investigator / amateur detectives
Historical crime and mysteries
Crime and mystery: cosy mystery
Narrative theme: Sense of place
Fiction: pastiche
Crime and mystery: women sleuths
823.92
Paperback
384
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 30mm
260g
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 grandfathers substantial fortune. But with this fortune, and an elegant new Parisian home, comes a legacy passed down from grandfather to granddaughtersleuthing discreetly for Europes elite.
This young lady isnt 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
Readers love Mystery in Provence:
Take me back to the mysteries of oldthis talented and gifted author kept me entertained
Loved the characters and loved the mystery tooLook forward to more in the series
An engaging and entertaining whodunnit with a likeable and feisty protagonist and a colourful cast of supporting characters in the most delicious settings
Let the sleuthing begin and the twists and red herrings multiply Excellent read!
Who doesn't want to be transported to a wonderful location for a thrilling murder mystery
Fun, engaging and spirited
Reader reviews for Vivian Conroy:
A good old-fashioned whodunit
Vivian most definitely did not disappoint
Engaging, well written, and entertaining
Fantastic stories
If you like a really good mystery on a par with Christie then this is for you
Vivian Conroy is a multi-published mystery author with 25+ contracted titles. Away from writing, she enjoys hiking, crafting and spending too much time on Twitter where readers can connect with her under @VivWrites.