This first book in the Bennett sister mysteries focuses on the oldest sister, Merle. The five Bennett sisters are all lawyers, but each sister is very different from the others, even in terms of the type of law they practice. Merle discovers that her life is not what she thought it was upon the death … Continue reading Blackbird Fly by Lise McClendon
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Murder in Grenoble by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
This is the 11th in a series but the only one I have read. It is a perfectly good, stand-alone read with good character development, no holes and an interesting set-up for murder. Two longtime friends who have suffered discord in their friendship decide to vacation together to try to mend the rift between them. … Continue reading Murder in Grenoble by Susan Kiernan-Lewis
Velvet by Sacha Lanvin
A woman is found drowned in Antibes, France. It is ruled a homicide and local police get involved but have no answers until two things happen. More drowned bodies are found and an award winning highly decorated Police Officer arrives in town for a vacation. Clues are discovered and the murders are at last solved. … Continue reading Velvet by Sacha Lanvin
The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel by Fiadhnait Moser
Moser has written a beautiful book about a young girl’s coming of age in England and France. Floralie is 11 years old and living with her older brother in England. They are supported by their paternal grandmother who owns a private orphanage where she insures that children behave properly. In addition to the financial support … Continue reading The Flourishing of Floralie Laurel by Fiadhnait Moser
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