The Murderous Macaron: a Provence Cozy Mystery (Julie Cavallo Investigates)

Name: The Murderous Macaron: a Provence Cozy Mystery (Julie Cavallo Investigates)
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4 (1161 reviews)
Author: Ana T. Drew

by Ana T. Drew

Contemporary Fiction Mystery Thriller

4.0 (1,161)

4.0 stars from 1,161 reviews. Top 88% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy cosy mysteries with French settings and food as a central element, without graphic violence or dark twists.
You love ensemble casts where quirky family members and friends help solve the crime alongside the protagonist.
You appreciate lighthearted whodunnits that prioritise charm and humour over gritty procedural detail.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer mysteries that are dark, violent, or psychologically intense rather than playful and whimsical.
You want a protagonist who's a seasoned detective or has genuine investigative training, not an amateur baker fumbling through clues.
You're looking for a standalone mystery rather than the start of a series.

About this book

Julie Cavallo, a newly divorced pastry chef, has just started her dream job in Beldoc, a small town in Provence. Her fresh start takes a dark turn when a man dies in her pâtisserie. Though the local gendarmerie captain rules it a natural death from heart attack, Julie suspects Maurice Sauve was poisoned—for reasons she keeps to herself. Determined to seek justice, Julie decides to investigate on her own, enlisting help from her eccentric grandmother, snarky sister, and geeky sous chef. The amateur team faces significant obstacles: no evidence, no clues, and soon, no body. The death, if it was indeed murder, appears to have been planned and executed flawlessly. This mystery features a colorful cast of supporting characters and won First Place in the Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem Book Awards.

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Currently 4.0★ from 1,161 reviews

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