Books like Provence-- to die for by Donald Bain
Jessica Fletcher, the celebrated American mystery writer, continues her long-running detective series in ‘Provence— to die for’. The latest installment has her visiting the French countryside for its renowned cuisine, only to become entangled in a gastronomic murder case. With her signature wit and keen observation, Fletcher navigates the intriguing local mix of culinary culture and crime.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Donald Bain
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