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The first novel in the enthralling Follet Valley series, by TV/radio regular Ian Moore. 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 enigmatic Valérie, 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! Unputdownable mystery set in rural France, by TV/radio regular and bestselling author Ian Moore—perfect for fans of Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, Julia Chapman, or M.C. Beaton. Praise for Death and Croissants: "A very funny page-turner. Fantastique!" –Adam Kay, Comedian and author of This is Going to Hurt. "A writer of immense wit and charm." –Paul Sinha, ITV's The Chase. "Death and Croissants is a far funnier book than a story about a bloody murder has any right to be." –Josh Widdicombe, BBC's Mock the Week. "This is like two great books in one, a tricksy whodunnit, and a really, really funny story." –Jason Manford. "Ian is one of my favourite writers; this is hilarious and a great mystery too." –Janey Godley. "Good food and a laugh-out-loud mystery. What more could anyone want in these dark times?" –Mark Billingham. "Death and Croissants is such a relentless rollercoaster ride of laughs and twists, it should come with a height restriction and health warning." –Matt Forde. "Sharp, slick and surprising—the Loire Valley's answer to Murder on the Orient Express. I'd marry him tomorrow (Richard, the protagonist; Ian too)." –Cally Beaton.