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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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Summary

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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I really liked all the cases in this book. Kept me coming back to listen

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

Lovely listen

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Unexpectedly quirky and fun group of connected stories which i listened to over a wet weekend. Glad i downloaded this shortish book. Would listen to this author again

Death D’Azur

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It's not who you might think and you won't find out until close to the end. The writer becomes the suspect of the 2 horrific murders after a podcaster tells the police her suspicions, but he has alibi for both. A great story that held my interest to the end.

Who is the muse?

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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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