Every Sunday we are taking a look at the world of books. I read a lot and always want to share my opinions on what I read, so I thought it would be fun to write reviews. Today we are looking at a book with a mystery to be solved….

Death and Croissants: A Novel   (2021)

Ian Moore

Synopsis

Richard is a middle-aged Englishman who runs a B&B in the fictional Val de Follet in the Loire Valley. Nothing ever happens to Richard, and really that’s the way he likes it.

One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Another guest, the exotic Valerie, persuades a reluctant Richard to join her in investigating the disappearance.

Richard remains a dazed passenger in the case until things become really serious and someone murders Ava Gardner, one of his beloved hens… and you don’t mess with a fellow’s hens!

– from Waterstones

Positive Points

This is a quirky little book that you may enjoy reading if you want something that is easy to read and enjoyable. It is set in a Bed and Breakfast in France where you end up meeting all the main characters and along the way there are some really interesting plot points that you will enjoy. If you want a mystery book that is a quick read and also something that is different from the others, then you will enjoy this.

Negative Points

For me personally, I found that the book jumped straight into the main plotline really quickly that there was no real build up of the main characters. Maybe because I read a lot of mystery books, I found it predictable and guessed the outcome very early on.

Overall Review

This book is an easy read and also an enjoyable one, it is very different to other mystery books out there and if you want to read something different to the norm, then I recommend this book. For me personally, I did not find it a favourite and felt it was a bit predictable in places.

Rating : *** 3 Stars