Death At The Chateau Bremont: A Verlaque and Bonnet Mystery

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Set in charming and historic Aix-en-Provence, France, Death at the Ch teau Bremont introduces readers to Antoine Verlaque, the handsome and seductive chief magistrate of Aix, and his love interest, law professor Marine Bonnet. When local nobleman Etienne de Bremont falls to his death from the family ch teau, the town is abuzz with rumors. Verlaque suspects foul play and must turn to Marine for help when he discovers that she had been a close friend of the Bremonts. This is a lively whodunit steeped in the enticing, romantic atmosphere of southern France.

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Praise for M. L. Longworths Provenal Mystery series

The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living. Eleanor Beardsley, NPR

Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detailgreat wine, delicious meals, and fine company.Publishers Weekly

Longworths novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served.Booklist


Praise for Death at the Chateau Bremont

This first novel in a projected series has charm, wit, and Aix-en-Provence all going for it. Longworths voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon... Longworth has lived in Aix since 1997, and her knowledge of the region is apparent on every page. Bon apptit.Booklist

A promising debut for Longworth, who shows theres more to France than Paris and more to mystery than Maigret.Kirkus Reviews

Mystery and romance served up with a hearty dose of French cuisine. I relished every word. Longworth does for Aix-en-Provence what Frances Mayes does for Tuscany: You want to be thereNOW!Barbara Fairchild, former editor in chief, Bon Apptit

Death at the Chteau Bremont is replete with romance, mystery, and a rich atmosphere that makes the south of France spring off the page in a manner reminiscent of Donna Leons Venice. A wonderful start to a series sure to gain a legion of fans.Tasha Alexander, author of the Lady Emily mysteries

Longworth has a good eye and a sharp wit, and this introduction to Verlaque and Bonnet holds promise for a terrific series.The Globe and Mail

Death at the Chteau Bremont offers charming French locales, vivid characters and an intriguing who-done-it.Kevin R. Kosar, author of Whiskey: A Global History

Heres hoping the series lasts for years.RT Book Reviews

Your readers will eat this one up.Library Journal

Author Bio

M. L. Longworthhas lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for theWashington Post, theTimes(London), theIndependent(London), andBon Appetit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays,Une Americaine en Provence.She is married and has one daughter.