Book: Death At The Chateau Bremont
Author: M. L. Longworth
Genre: Mystery > Cultural
Date Read: 1.8.22
Stars: ★★★☆☆
Challenge: 2022 PopSugar Reading Challenge
Prompt: #51 Two books set in twin towns, aka “sister cities” (2) – Aix-en-Provence, France
Summary:
Story takes place in Axe, France of a nobleman falling from the attic window. Enter ex-lovers – a judge (detective) and a law professor determined to solve a possible murder. When the victim’s brother is found strangled, the case develops into a double homicide. The couple traipse through the French countryside and interview friends, family members, and shortly uncover a deeper world involving the Russian Mafia.
Review:
The characters were nondescript in a way that had zero connection with me emotionally. The twist was somewhat cliche leaving me unmoved.
A slow burn that was difficult to get into but progressively got better. It was a nice reprieve from horror and psychological thrillers. I loved the description of the French countryside, culture, food, and its people.
