The French Bookshop Murder by Greg Mosse

 

I hadn’t heard of Greg Mosse before picking up The French Bookshop Murder, but the title, cover, and blurb instantly caught my eye. I’m so glad they did—this was a thoroughly enjoyable read, and I’ll definitely be seeking out more of his work.

 

Zoe Pascal decides to leave England behind and move to a French village she remembers from childhood. Book-obsessed, she’s thrilled to buy a beautiful bookshop with a flat above it. But when a tourist is found dead in the local church—and Zoe is the last person to see her alive—she suddenly finds herself at the centre of a murder investigation. As she begins to uncover the village’s secrets, strange questions arise: why are so many people carrying a children’s book? What are they searching for? And who, in this quiet place, can truly be trusted?

 

The French Bookshop Murder was a thoroughly enjoyable read—atmospheric, gently mysterious, and full of charm. I loved following Zoe as she navigated the twists and secrets of village life, and I’d happily return to her world again. Greg Mosse is an author I’ll be keeping an eye on.

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