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Murder She Wrote, Provence -- To Die For
Donald Bain, Jessica Fletcher
Murder is Served
Jessica Fletcher has settled in France for a much-needed
month long holiday. And bucolic, idyllic Provence offers
Jess plenty of diversions, as she soaks up Gallic charms,
immerses herself in the romantic language, and enjoys
classes with esteemed chef Emil Bertrand. But her
gastronomic getaway is cut short when someone stabs Chef
Bertrand with one of his customized carving knives. To
Jessica’s chagrin, the murder weapon is found too close to
home, casting a whiff of suspicion on Jess and her new
friend, Mallory – a mysterious young American traveling
through Europe. Against the wished of the local police captain, Jessica
starts cooking up her own investigation, and soon she has
whipped up a medley of motives among Bertrand’s spurned
lady loves, business partners, rival chefs, and students.
But to catch the culinary killer, she’ll have to turn up
the heat – before her own goose gets cooked…
Signet (Mystery), April 2002
272 pages ISBN: 0451205669 Paperback (reprint) $6.50
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