Murder in a French Village

A Flora Steele Mystery, Book 7

By: Merryn Allingham

Narrated by: Charlie Norfolk

Join bookshop owner Flora Steele and handsome writer Jack Carrington as they set off on a French adventure and solve a chilling crime!

Jack is stunned to receive a call from his estranged mother, Sybil, asking him to drop everything and come to France. Together with Flora, his fellow sleuth, they pack their suitcases, dreaming of fragrant lavender fields and freshly baked pain au chocolat. It’s only when they arrive that they discover the shocking truth–Sybil’s friend was killed on a street in Paris, and she is desperate for their help.

The case leads them to a picturesque village in the south of France where life should be rosé, but even the bright blue skies can’t hide the fact that something is very wrong. And the mystery only deepens when Flora discovers that Sybil was in fact the intended target. Who would want her out of the way?

Perhaps Sybil’s relationship with wealthy Italian count Massimo Falconi has something to do with it. His darling daughter Allegra, ruthless business partner Pascal and his jealous estranged wife Isabella all have reasons for revenge…

Then when another person in the small French town dies in suspicious circumstances, Flora is convinced the two untimely deaths must be connected. Just when the case seems impossible to crack, a chess box provides an unlikely clue.

Can Flora discover the truth before Sybil meets her end? Or could trouble in paradise spell a final au revoir for the detective duo?

A completely addictive cozy crime novel. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis!

Audiences love the Flora Steele Mysteries:

‘Fantastic… Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!... Yet another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... Will keep you guessing throughout! OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!... I LOVED IT???!!!!! Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!’ Bookworm86

‘I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated… I could not put this book down… I read this book in one sitting!… Amazing.’ @thenerdandherbooks

‘I loved… cozy, heart-warming… It felt like Scooby-Doo meets Agatha Raisin. I am here for it!… Delightful.’ Frosta Wings It

‘Fantastic cozy mystery!… Fun to read… This author knows how to keep the reader’s attention from the first chapter!’ Books and Benches,

©2023 Merryn Allingham (P)2023 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

The characters

The atmosphere and plot was keen especially with the authenticity of the characters….love it

Wonderful, engaging series

I have recently read all seven novels dealing with Jack and Flora.

I absolutely love this series. The characters are well developed, the town of Abbeymeade idyllic, and their exploits very interesting.

All their adventures into murder are intriguing and allow you to ponder as to the culprits usually up to the end but also mixes well with their daily lives, and friends.

I hope there will be more books in this series.

Jack and Flora have become real people to me in a way that a good series can do and although at times their hesitancy, given their past experiences and heartbreaks, can be a little meandering, works itself through.

The recurring characters are enjoyable as well. You really feel like you’re living there with them.

The voice performance is excellent as well. One of the best I’ve ever heard.

Truly enjoyable books.

More Flora & Jack

Funny how these two keep stumbling onto Murder after murder. Story is very well written and makes me want to be in their town & be their friend!

Escaping death in Paris & Provence!

From the tiny English village to Paris & Provence the mystery keeps you guessing who done it & why?

Mystery Maven

Interesting story, great narration; the setting is lovely and it helped that I had been in some of the locations. Now the waiting, will it happen?!

Good series

I have really enjoyed this series. Nice and light. Good for a trip. Liked each book in the series. This one did not take place in the same village as the others, but it was still ňice. I always appreciate when a book uses clean language the characters aren’t sleeping around.

Flora Steele Series

Please continue this love affair and the beautiful lives of the towns' people. It is so positive, warm and uplifting.

.love the series

enjot the characters, the plots, and the narration is done very well. Always look forward to the next book in the service.

Not her best

I was so excited for the new book but I was kind of let down. I found the story a little hard to follow sometimes. I still love the series and can’t wait for what’s next book to see what happens with Flora and Jack.