LATEST SALES & OFFERS: PROMOTIONS

Close Notification

Your cart does not contain any items

Death at the Chateau Bremont

#1 Verlaque & Bonnet

M.L. Longworth

$35

Paperback

In stock
Ready to ship

QTY:

Japanese
Penguin US
02 January 2015
The first installment in the beloved, sumptuous mystery series set in Provence, featuring chief magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his old flame Marine Bonnet, who must team up to solve a pair of murders

Proven al Mystery Series #1

When local nobleman tienne de Bremont falls to his death from the familych teau, it sets the historic town of Aix-en-Provence abuzz with rumors. Antoine Verlaque, the charming chief magistrate of Aix, suspects foul play, and when he discovers that Bremont had been a close friend of Marine Bonnet, his on-again off-again girlfriend, Verlaque must turn to her for help.

The once idyllic town suddenly seems filled with people who scould have benefited from Bremont's death-including his playboy brother Fran ois, who's heavily in debt and mixed up with some unsavory characters. But just as Verlaque and Bonnet are narrowing down their list of suspects, another death occurs. And this time, there can be no doubt-it's murder.

A lively mystery steeped in the enticing atmosphere of the south of France and seasoned with romance as rich as the French cuisine that inspires it, this first installment in the acclaimedVerlaque & Bonnet Proven al Mystery series is as addictive and captivating as Provence itself.

""Longworth's voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon. ... Bon appetit!""-Booklist

The first installment in the beloved, sumptuous mystery series set in Provence, featuring chief magistrate Antoine Verlaque and his old flame Marine Bonnet, who must team up to solve a pair of murders

Proven al Mystery Series #1 Watch the series! Murder in Provence is now on Britbox.

When local nobleman tienne de Bremont falls to his death from the familych teau, it sets the historic town of Aix-en-Provence abuzz with rumors. Antoine Verlaque, the charming chief magistrate of Aix, suspects foul play, and when he discovers that Bremont had been a close friend of Marine Bonnet, his on-again off-again girlfriend, Verlaque must turn to her for help.

The once idyllic town suddenly seems filled with people who scould have benefited from Bremont's death-including his playboy brother Fran ois, who's heavily in debt and mixed up with some unsavory characters. But just as Verlaque and Bonnet are narrowing down their list of suspects, another death occurs. And this time, there can be no doubt-it's murder.

A lively mystery steeped in the enticing atmosphere of the south of France and seasoned with romance as rich as the French cuisine that inspires it, this first installment in the acclaimedVerlaque & Bonnet Proven al Mystery series is as addictive and captivating as Provence itself.

""Longworth's voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon. ... Bon appetit!""-Booklist
By:  
Imprint:   Penguin US
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 197mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   221g
ISBN:   9780143119524
ISBN 10:   0143119524
Series:   Verlaque & Bonnet
Pages:   311
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Language:   Japanese
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Reviews for Death at the Chateau Bremont (#1 Verlaque & Bonnet)

Praise for M. L. Longworth's Provencal 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 detail--great wine, delicious meals, and fine company. --Publishers Weekly Longworth's 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. Longworth's 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 appetit. --Booklist A promising debut for Longworth, who shows there's 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 there--NOW! --Barbara Fairchild, former editor in chief, Bon Appetit Death at the Chateau 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 Leon's 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 Chateau Bremont offers charming French locales, vivid characters and an intriguing who-done-it. --Kevin R. Kosar, author of Whiskey: A Global History Here's hoping the series lasts for years. --RT Book Reviews Your readers will eat this one up. --Library Journal This first novel in a projected series has charm, wit, and Aix-en-Provence all going for it. Longworth's 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 appetit. --Booklist A promising debut for Longworth, who shows there's 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 there--NOW! --Barbara Fairchild, former editor in chief, Bon Appetit Death at the Chateau 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 Leon's 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 Chateau Bremont offers charming French locales, vivid characters and an intriguing who-done-it. --Kevin R. Kosar, author of Whiskey: A Global History Here's hoping the series lasts for years. --RT Book Reviews Your readers will eat this one up. --Library Journal This first novel in a projected series has charm, wit, and Aix-en-Provence all going for it. Longworth s 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 appetit. Booklist A promising debut for Longworth, who shows there s 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 there NOW! Barbara Fairchild, former editor in chief, Bon Appetit Death at the Chateau 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 Leon s 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 Chateau Bremont offers charming French locales, vivid characters and an intriguing who-done-it. Kevin R. Kosar, author of Whiskey: A Global History Here s hoping the series lasts for years. RT Book Reviews Your readers will eat this one up. Library Journal 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 there-NOW! -Barbara Fairchild, former editor-in-chief, Bon Appetit magazine .. .A promising debut for Longworth, who shows there's more to France than Paris and more to mystery than Maigret. - Kirkus Death at Chateau 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 Leon's Venice. A wonderful start to a series sure to gain a legion of fans. -Tasha Alexander, author of the Lady Emily Mysteries This first novel in a projected series has charm, wit, and Aix-en- Provence all going for it. Longworth's voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon. The mix of aristocratic mystery and guide to Provencal wines, foods, habits, and Aix it .. .A promising debut for Longworth, who shows there's more to France than Paris and more to mystery than Maigret. - Kirkus Death at Chateau 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 Leon's Venice. A wonderful start to a series sure to gain a legion of fans. -Tasha Alexander, author of the Lady Emily Mysteries This first novel in a projected series has charm, wit, and Aix-en- Provence all going for it. Longworth's voice is like a rich vintage of sparkling Dorothy Sayers and grounded Donna Leon. The mix of aristocratic mystery and guide to Provencal wines, foods, habits, and Aix itself is a delight, and the old- fashioned plot line, with actual clues planted for the reader, offers a refreshing return to Golden Age values. A nobleman, with a house in Aix and a crumbling chateau just outside the city, falls to his death from a window. Enter the duo o


See Inside

See Also