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By Gwilym
Format:Paperback
As someone who enjoys both mystery novels and Southern France, I was thrilled to see this new series. Unfortunately, the kindest thing that can be said about the writing is 'uneven'.
The author is a journalist and probably a good one. She does a fine job of describing the lovely town of Aix-en-Provence, and she obviously delights in talking about fine wines, poetry, nice cigars and great food. Because of this, the book starts off quite nicely. We are introduced to the two main characters, and the on-and-off romance between them is quite nicely written, as are all aspects of their life. The woman is gorgeous, the man is powerful and rich. Good for them.
However, as a mystery novel it is... I'm lost for words, because there is no mystery. Yes, a murder takes place right at the start but we never get even a glimpse of suspense. Our heroes never even seem close to solving the mystery, as they are too busy interviewing billionaires, polo-players, top models, wine makers and others with no connection whatsoever to the crime. They also find the time to dine at several top restaurants and staying at one of the most expensive hotels in the world. Luckily for them, they don't need to solve any mystery because every criminal in this book has an urge to seek out our heroes to confess both their life stories and their crimes. Very convenient but not really exciting - or believable.
Apart from the lack of anything even close to suspense, the idiocy of some of our heroes is just breathtaking.... Read more ›
The author is a journalist and probably a good one. She does a fine job of describing the lovely town of Aix-en-Provence, and she obviously delights in talking about fine wines, poetry, nice cigars and great food. Because of this, the book starts off quite nicely. We are introduced to the two main characters, and the on-and-off romance between them is quite nicely written, as are all aspects of their life. The woman is gorgeous, the man is powerful and rich. Good for them.
However, as a mystery novel it is... I'm lost for words, because there is no mystery. Yes, a murder takes place right at the start but we never get even a glimpse of suspense. Our heroes never even seem close to solving the mystery, as they are too busy interviewing billionaires, polo-players, top models, wine makers and others with no connection whatsoever to the crime. They also find the time to dine at several top restaurants and staying at one of the most expensive hotels in the world. Luckily for them, they don't need to solve any mystery because every criminal in this book has an urge to seek out our heroes to confess both their life stories and their crimes. Very convenient but not really exciting - or believable.
Apart from the lack of anything even close to suspense, the idiocy of some of our heroes is just breathtaking.... Read more ›
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By FactBoyTim
Format:Paperback
It took me a little while to get into the book but once I got going I couldn't put it down. I felt there were a few too many local references in the opening chapter but once past this I was caught up in the mystery and in particular the relationship between the hero and heroine. The character development was great and I could imagine how Verlaque and Marine looked which means if there's ever a film they won't look anything like that at all. I hope there's a second book as I want to find out whether they get back together ;-)
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By hjw
Format:Kindle Edition
A really weak plot and extremely dull, two dimensional characters, coupled with endless, extremely repetitive descriptions of wine, food and the streets of Aix, make this a tedious read. One gets the impression that the author wrote the book clutching a street map in one hand and a menu in the other.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By L. J. Roberts
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
First Sentence: The attic light was burnt out.
When Étienne de Bremont is found dead having fallen from an attic window in his family's chateau, it is thought to be a suicide. Or was it an accident? Or was it murder as even the broom in the attic contains no finger prints and a once-heavy suitcase is now empty. When the decidedly murdered body of Etienne's brother, Fran'ois, is found in the château's fountain, the case becomes much more complex for Magistrate Verlaque as he also needs the help of his former lover and the brother's friend, law professor Marine Bonnet
Ms. Longworth does a very good job of setting the opening scene with both wonderful and horrific descriptions. But it is the characters who drive this story.
We are quickly intrigued by Magistrate Antoine Verlaque. The author provides bits of his background and his character. However, just as one of the characters comments, we never really get to know him. He works well with his teams, realizes some of his own shortcomings and has a complex relationship with Marine. You feel the attraction between the two characters even in the classic scene of couples who are not together but take a small satisfaction in each other's imperfections. There is also an interesting passage where we see Verlaque through Marine's eyes, and a delightful observation about Americans. Although it is stated, a bit too many times, that Verlaque has the ability to seduce all those he meets, he is also smart; he knows it is more effective to interview people in their own environment.
Foodies beware - Ms. Longworth's wonderful descriptions of food and wine make you salivate and want to pack your bags so that you may experience these delights personally.... Read more ›
When Étienne de Bremont is found dead having fallen from an attic window in his family's chateau, it is thought to be a suicide. Or was it an accident? Or was it murder as even the broom in the attic contains no finger prints and a once-heavy suitcase is now empty. When the decidedly murdered body of Etienne's brother, Fran'ois, is found in the château's fountain, the case becomes much more complex for Magistrate Verlaque as he also needs the help of his former lover and the brother's friend, law professor Marine Bonnet
Ms. Longworth does a very good job of setting the opening scene with both wonderful and horrific descriptions. But it is the characters who drive this story.
We are quickly intrigued by Magistrate Antoine Verlaque. The author provides bits of his background and his character. However, just as one of the characters comments, we never really get to know him. He works well with his teams, realizes some of his own shortcomings and has a complex relationship with Marine. You feel the attraction between the two characters even in the classic scene of couples who are not together but take a small satisfaction in each other's imperfections. There is also an interesting passage where we see Verlaque through Marine's eyes, and a delightful observation about Americans. Although it is stated, a bit too many times, that Verlaque has the ability to seduce all those he meets, he is also smart; he knows it is more effective to interview people in their own environment.
Foodies beware - Ms. Longworth's wonderful descriptions of food and wine make you salivate and want to pack your bags so that you may experience these delights personally.... Read more ›
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