Death at the Chateau: The side-splitting cosy murder mystery series by leading comedian (A Follet Valley Mystery Book 3)

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The rip-roaring third book in The Times-bestselling murder mystery series, by leading TV/radio comedian Ian Moore! I loved the plot: a film production company shooting a film based on Napoleon, cranky and egotistical actors, actresses being stalked, romance and two-timings, and of course, deaths under suspicious circumstances. Valerie’s affection for Richard is becoming more obvious and Richard himself is stepping out of his comfort zone, with numerous acts of heroism quite unlike that expected of our ‘Englishman’.

A film set is the perfect backdrop for murder and intrigue, and the series regulars are joined by a cast of suitably self-absorbed actors for the latest instalment in this fun, easy-to-read series. And yes, Richard and Valérie are back working as security agents and diving head first into a hilarious mayhem that kept me in stiches for a few hours. I thoroughly enjoyed Death at the Chateau, which is a lighthearted romp in the Loire region with a good mystery attached.I must say it took me a bit longer to get into this one due to the introduction of so many new characters at once, but this really is a hilarious read and perfect for fans of the ‘cosy crime’ genre.

Full of wit, sarcasm, humour and a whole lot of impossible situations, Death at the Chateau is another fantastic read for cosy murder mystery fans. dream working on a film set but soon the dream turns to a nightmare when people on the set end up dead. Coming to the mystery behind the suspicious deaths and Lionel receiving threatening letters - both these mysteries kept me guessing till the end.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Despite his misgivings, Richard is drawn into Valérie’s investigation, and finds himself becoming a major player.

Gallery images of our book boxes show an example of what may be included – treat and gift content may differ. Richard and Valérie are providing security on a film set at the nearby Chateau de Valeçay when one of the actors dies, natural causes according to the police, murder according to a disbelieving Richard and Valérie. If a refund or reimbursement is payable to you, we will transfer the money using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Richard’s three ladies (hens; cluck-cluck) make a guest appearance but I hope they play a bigger role in the next installment. Ava Gardner (hen) is long gone (she was assassinated mafia style) but Valérie bought Richard a replacement hen.One day, however, one of his older guests disappears, leaving behind a bloody handprint on the wallpaper. Determined to solve the case and bring justice to the victims, Monsieur Pamplemousse must navigate a web of deceit and unmask the truth before more lives are lost. Death at the Chateau is a rip-roaring read, with a great balance of British-style humour, character hi-jinks and intriguing plot twists. I would like to thank Netgalley and Farrago Books for an advance copy of Death at the Chateau, the third novel in the Follet Valley Mystery series featuring Richard Ainsworth, owner of an upmarket chambre d’hôte and Valérie dOrçay, former spy and perhaps assassin who are now working together in a newly formed security company.

The sale of customised goods or perishable goods, sealed audio or video recordings, or software, which has been opened. Richard had a great sense of humour and use of sarcasm which works really well with Valerie’s personality. Death at the Chateau combined all my favourite bits of cosy mysteries; great characters, chaotic moments and hilarity! You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Supervising the set of a film about Napolean, whilst trying to protect filmstar Lionel from a stalker, Richard and Valerie are now investigating a string of deaths amongst the cast and crew. Along the way, Richard tries to conceal his growing attraction to Valérie, is reluctantly co-opted to act as the film company's media liaison and discovers that his affinity with chickens does not extend to all poultry, as he's relentlessly bullied by a resident peacock named Clovis. It made me smile, perhaps not laugh out loud, but then I’m not a middle aged Englishman in France, so it’s hard to fully get Richard’s feelings. Richard is his usual quirky self and manages to find himself being promoted from the film’s security manager to press manager. When one of the actors dies, the pair suspect foul play, and set about getting to the bottom of things with a mixture of skill (Valérie) and blind luck (Richard).