“By trade, Valérie was a professional bounty hunter and possible assassin of international repute, while Richard was a maker of tourist breakfasts and a former film historian. He was also of international repute; he had a doctorate to prove it, though it was of little use in their new business of Private Investigators and Personal Security. It had been her idea and he had, naturally, gone along with it.”
“Death at the Chateau”, by Ian Moore
I’m delighted to join the Blog Tour of “Death at the Chateau“ by Ian Moore. Many thanks to Insta Book Tours, the publishers Farrago Books, and of course the author for organising the tour and gifting me a copy of the book.
The story:
Richard and Valérie’s fledgling Follet Valley-based private investigation company has a new job — security and bodyguard duties for a Hollywood production and one of its stars, filming in the nearby Chateau de Valençay. When one of the actors dies, the pair suspect foul play, and set about getting to the bottom of things with a mixture of skill (Valérie) and blind luck (Richard). But with as much drama off set as on, will the pair be able to solve their latest mystery?
My thoughts:
“Death at the Chateau” is the third book in the hilarious Follet Valley Mystery series (following “Death and Croissants” and “Death and Fromage“), and
this time we join Richard and Valérie as their private investigation agency is taking shape. Having found they were alienating Richard’s neighbours, they have sworn off investigating marital infidelity, and instead have entered the world of private security. A film set is the perfect backdrop for murder and intrigue, and the series regulars are joined by a cast of suitably self-absorbed actors for the latest instalment in this fun, easy-to-read series.
Having enjoyed the first two books, it was great to pick up this story again, and I found the mystery to be suitably twisting and with a satisfying conclusion. The “will they, won’t they” relationship between the main characters continues, and I’m hopeful for how this will progress in the next book! I do also think this could be enjoyed as a standalone read, and overall is a great summer read for anyone who enjoys a cosy mystery with a good dose of self-deprecating British humour!
Pages: 304
Published: 1st June 2023
Rating: 🐈🐈🐈🐈/5
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