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A Nol Killing
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
11 posts | 8 read | 6 to read
Christmastime in the south of France is as beautiful as ever, but when a shady local businessman drops dead in the middle of the festivities, Verlaque and Bonnet must solve the case while keeping the holiday spirit alive Antoine Verlaque, examining magistrate for the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, doesn't like Christmas. The decorations appear in the shops far too early, festive tourists swarm the streets, and his beloved Cours Mirabeau is lined with chalets selling what he regards as tacky trinkets. But his wife and partner Marine Bonnet is determined to make this a Christmas they can both enjoy, beginning with the carol sing at the Cathedral Saint Sauveur, a beautiful service in a packed church. Just as the holiday cheer is in full swing, a man is poisoned, sending the community into a tailspin. The list of suspects, Verlaque and Bonnet quickly discover, almost fills the church itself, from the visiting vendors at the Christmas fair to the victims unhappy wife and his disgruntled business partner. In A Nol Killing, with the help of an ever-watchful young woman named France, the pair must solve the murder while the spirit of the season attempts to warm Verlaques stubborn heart. Full of gourmet meals, silky wines, and sumptuous homes, these cozy mysteries transport you to the south of France . . . Perfect for the gourmands or Francophiles in your life. Slate
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BookNAround
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It‘s a pre-Christmas miracle! All three furs on the couch with me is unheard of. Gatsby and Ozzie are my usual companions but Sammy never joins us. He‘s only been a part of the family for almost 4 years now and might actually be starting to warm up to us. 🤣 2nd book for #cloakanddaggerchristmas

dabbe Is Sammy the one farthest away? Come a little closer, Sammy! Hello there, you adorable floofs! 🖤🐾🐾🐾🖤 5mo
BookNAround @dabbe He is the furthest from me. It‘s fairly shocking how close he is to Ozzie though! 5mo
Amiable 😻😻😍 5mo
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AmyG Ha! There is hope for Sammy yet. 5mo
dabbe @BookNAround 🤩🤩🤩 5mo
Larkken Aww. Mine started being more cuddly in winter, too. Maybe there‘s hope Sammy will realize that you‘re esp warm, stable and safe when you have a book!! 5mo
Tamra Sweet! 😍 5mo
BiblioLitten 🥰😍 5mo
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rabbitprincess
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
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It did take a while for the murder to happen in this installment of the Verlaque and Bonnet series, but I liked it better than previous installments that had long buildups to the murder. I read this quickly, as I often do, and it met my expectations for an escapist mystery novel.

CarolynM I really like this series. Have you seen they‘ve made a TV version? 7mo
rabbitprincess @CarolynM Yes! I love Roger Allam 🥰 7mo
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CindiB
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
Mehso-so

This started off slow, got really good, and then died. 2/5

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CarolynM
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
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The mysteries are very much secondary considerations for me in this series. I love the little details about Aix-en-Provence (like the black and white tiled foyers, each with a chair in the corner) and I love the characters, especially Antoine Verlaque whose grumpiness is only relieved by good food, local wine and an imported cigar.

LeahBergen Lovely wallpaper! 😍 3y
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CarolynM
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A Christmas read and sparkling Christmas toes😆

JennyM Merry Christmas, Carolyn. Hope you‘ve had a lovely day 😘 (edited) 3y
CarolynM @JennyM Merry Christmas to you too, Jenny. We have had a nice day, hope it's been good for you and your family too😘 3y
LeahBergen 😆😆 They are AWESOMELY sparkly! Merry Christmas, friend! 😘 3y
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Kalalalatja Merry Christmas! 3y
CarolynM @Kalalalatja Merry Christmas Katja😘 3y
batsy Love the sparkly! Book looks fun, too. Merry Christmas! 3y
CarolynM @batsy Merry Christmas Suba😘 3y
LeeRHarry Love the sparkly toes 😊 3y
TrishB Happy Christmas 🎄♥️ 3y
CarolynM @LeeRHarry Merry Christmas Lee😘 3y
CarolynM @TrishB Merry Christmas Trish😘 3y
LeeRHarry @CarolynM Merry Christmas Carolyn - hope you‘ve had a lovely day! X 3y
Jeg Love your toes. ❤️ 3y
CarolynM @Jeg I'm pretty pleased with them (as you can probably tell😜) 3y
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oddandbookish
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
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You may be wondering why I read a Christmas book at the end of February. I started this book at the end of December but fell into a huge reading slump. I just got out of the slump and devoured this book in a few days.

This is a charming cozy mystery set in France. If you can‘t take a trip to France, this book may be the next best thing!

Full review: https://oddandbookish.wordpress.com/2020/02/28/review-a-noel-killing-verlaque-an...

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BookishMarginalia
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CarolynM I love this series. Haven't got this one yet. 4y
MrBook Oooh, might have to see about talking to my colleague to order these for the library. Your recs are gold! 😎🙌🏻 4y
kspenmoll Really enjoyed this! My first in the series. 4y
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kspenmoll
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#Saturdaymorning #coffeeandbooks
After my week, promised myself a slow morning of reading and coffee.
Going to Women‘s US v Canada game tonight. 🏒

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kspenmoll
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#BookAdventCalendar #festive #DearDecember

The tagged book is set in Provence, so I just “had to” buy it.

An unexpected leisurely festive breakfast. I am home due to a snow day! A gift... Happy Wednesday Littens!

umbrellagirl Looks like a fabulous morning. 4y
Eggs What fun!!! 4y
kspenmoll @umbrellagirl It truly is- ! 4y
kspenmoll @Eggs It has been, more so because it was not expected; thought it would just be a delay. 4y
LeahBergen What a fun break for you! 😍😍 4y
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BookNAround
A Nol Killing | M. L. Longworth
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Day 2 of #bookadventcalendar is this mystery I got on Saturday. @LeahBergen

LeahBergen Ooo, this sounds good! 👍🏻 4y
batsy Lovely cover! 4y
Rissreads Gorgeous cover 💙 4y
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