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The Mysterious Parchment

Death d'Azur and Dolce Vita, Book 1

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The Mysterious Parchment

By: Fiona Wilder, Alexandra Chapman - translator
Narrated by: Helen Keeley, Matthew Biddulph
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Two worlds rub shoulders on the azure-blue Italian-French Riviera. Meet Giulia Lombardi, an ambitious and analytical detective from lively Ventimiglia, and François Bonnet, a warm-hearted and nonchalant taxi driver from elegant Menton. While Giulia focuses on solving tricky cases, the amiable François dreams of becoming a crime writer.

Their paths cross when his taxi is stolen and found again on the Italian side of the border with a corpse inside. Unexpectedly, the detective and her prime suspect team up. Giulia’s sober approach to procedure collides with François’s casual charm and sharp observation skills – an explosive mix that generates sparkling ideas throughout more than just this case.

A crime story filled with warmth, emotion, humour and Mediterranean flavour, and a mismatched investigative duo proving that opposites not only attract but can actually work exceptionally well together. Just as they should when death ripples through the dolce vita of the Côte d'Azur.

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Enjoyable characters, beautiful setting, easy to pick and follow. This was a fun break and a treat to look forward to on my long drives to and from home.

A nice escape, beautiful, easy and enjoyable

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Simple cost mystery storyline, well read without overblown accents. Simple characters who develop over episodes.

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