In the latest captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed Verlaque & Bonnet Proven al Mystery series, the newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet- a centuries-old curse.
M. L. Longworthhas lived in Aix-en-Provence since 1997. She has written about the region for theWashington Post, theTimes(London), theIndependent(London), andBon Appetit. She is the author of a bilingual collection of essays,Une Americaine en Provence.She is married and has one daughter.
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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