A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery Book 3)

American expat Tabitha Knight has built a life in postwar Paris and counts aspiring chef Julia Child among her friends. When a killer strikes at one of the city's most prestigious fashion houses, Tabitha finds herself drawn into a murder investigation. As Paris embraces the return of haute couture—moving away from wartime's muted tones toward the vibrant colors and feminine silhouettes of Christian Dior's "New Look"—Tabitha and Julia attend a private showing at the exclusive Maison Lannet. That evening, when Tabitha returns to retrieve a lost glove, she discovers the couturier dead, strangled with lace. The shop manager suggests a jealous rival, possibly Dior himself, is responsible. But when a second body appears, it becomes clear that someone is systematically targeting Maison Lannet employees. Complications mount as Tabitha's Grand-père and Oncle Rafe argue over decorating plans for their new restaurant, and mysterious break-ins occur at a nearby shoe store. Tabitha must investigate whether these crimes are connected and identify the killer before another death occurs.