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The Curse of La Fontaine

#6 Verlaque and Bonnet

M.L. Longworth

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Penguin
03 July 2017
From M.L. Longworth, the sixth book in the Verlaque and Bonnet mystery series set in Aix-en-Provence.

In this captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed series, our newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet- a centuries-old curse

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Chef Sigisbert ""Bear""Valetshas just opened his own restaurant, La Fontaine, in Aix-en-Provence. It's an immediate success-glowing reviews and a loyal clientele, including our favorite investigative duo, Verlaque and Bonnet. But when he decides to extend his restaurant's seating into a historic courtyard, some very powerful neighbors are against him.

The local historical society wants the courtyard, which witnessed a seventeenth-century hanging and two World War II-era murders, to remain untouched.

Valets charges on, even after a skeleton is found buried next to the courtyard's ancient fountain. But when Valets begins receiving threatening letters, he becomes convinced that his life is in danger. And then the fountain inexplicably stops running.

By disturbing the garden, has Bear triggered an age-old curse? And can newlyweds Verlaque and Bonnet solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead? Set against the blossoming backdrop of the south of France, M. L. Longworth's latest is sure to thrill fans ofDonna Leon and Andrea Camilleri.

""Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail-great wine, delicious meals, and fine company.""-Publishers Weekly
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Imprint:   Penguin
Country of Publication:   United States
Volume:   6
Dimensions:   Height: 197mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   212g
ISBN:   9780143110941
ISBN 10:   0143110942
Series:   Verlaque and Bonnet
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

<b>M. L. Longworth</b> has lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for the <i>Washington Post</i>, the <i>Times</i> (London), the <i>Independent</i> (London), and <i>Bon Appetit</i>. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays, <i>Une Americaine en Provence</i>. She divides her time between Aix and Paris, where she teaches writing at NYU's Paris campus.

Reviews for The Curse of La Fontaine (#6 Verlaque and Bonnet)

Praise for M. L. Longworth’s Provençal Mystery series   “The Verlaque and Bonnet mysteries . . . plunge you into a languid world of epicurean pleasures and good living.” —Eleanor Beardsley, NPR Praise for The Curse of La Fontaine “Beguiling . . . Longworth evokes the pleasures of France in delicious detail—great wine, delicious meals, and fine company.” —Publishers Weekly “Longworth confirms her long-standing lovebirds as Aix’s Nick and Nora; their pursuit of miscreants never interferes with their enjoyment of the good life.” —Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Mystery of the Lost Cezanne “Art theft is a hot topic on the mystery scene, and no one’s heist is livelier than Longworth’s.” —Kirkus Reviews “A sure thing for fans of art-themed mysteries.” —Booklist “Enchanting . . . the charming local citizens of Aix-en-Provence provide the true delights in this colorful story.” —Library Journal  Praise for Murder on the Île Sordoun “Charming.” —Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review “Thoroughly delightful . . . Longworth deftly handles what is in effect a locked-room mystery, but the book’s real strength lies in the backstories she creates for each of the distinctive characters. The puzzle’s answer, buried in the past, is well prepared by what has come before.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Longworth once again immerses readers in French culture with this whodunit, which will delight Francophiles and fans of Donna Leon and Andrea Camilleri. The setting will also appeal to readers who enjoy trapped-on-the-island mysteries in the tradition of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None.” —Library Journal “Longworth’s novels . . . are mysteries for foodies, with the plot providing a table upon which the enchanting meals and accompanying wines are served.” —Booklist “[A] charming read with a well-crafted mystery and characters as rich and full bodied as a Bordeaux.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “A splendid read.” —Mystery Scene “Longworth’s maritime version of a country-house cozy offers genuine pleasures.” —Kirkus Reviews


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