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A Fashionably French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery #3) Author: Colleen Cambridge Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense  Publisher: Kensington Books  Book Release Date: 2025 Pages: 273 Source: Personal Collection  Synopsis: American expat Tabitha Knight has found a new life in postwar Paris, along with a delightful friend in aspiring chef Julia Child. Yet there are perils in peacetime too, as a killer infiltrates one of the city’s most famous fashion houses.         If there’s one art the French have mastered as well as fine cuisine, it’s haute couture. Tabitha and Julia are already accustomed to sampling the delights of the former. Now fashion is returning to the forefront in Paris, as the somber hues of wartime are replaced by vibrant colors and ultra-feminine silhouettes, influenced by Christian Dior’s “New Look.”         Tabitha and Julia join a friend for a private show...

A Murder Most French (American in Paris Mystery #2) Author: Colleen Cambridge Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense Publisher: Kensington Books  Publication Date: 2024 Pages: 275 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review  Synopsis: Postwar Paris is surging back to life, and its citizens are seizing every opportunity to raise a glass or share a delicious meal. But as American ex-pat Tabitha Knight and chef-in-training Julia Child discover, celebrations can quickly go awry when someone has murder in mind . . .       The graceful domes of Sacré Coeur, the imposing cathedral of Notre Dame, the breathtaking Tour Eiffel . . . Paris is overflowing with stunning architecture. Yet for Tabitha Knight, the humble building that houses the Cordon Bleu cooking school, where her friend Julia studies, is just as notable. Tabitha is always happy to sample Julia’s latest creation and try to recreate dishes for her Grand-père and Oncle...

Mastering the Art of French Murder (An American in Paris Mystery #1) Author: Colleen Cambridge Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense Publisher: Kensington  Release Date: 2023 Pages: 272 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: As Paris rediscovers its joie de vivre, Tabitha Knight, recently arrived from Detroit for an extended stay with her French grandfather, is on her own journey of discovery. Paris isn’t just the City of Light; it’s the city of history, romance, stunning architecture . . . and food. Thanks to her neighbor and friend Julia Child, another ex-pat who’s fallen head over heels for Paris, Tabitha is learning how to cook for her Grandpère and Oncle Rafe.      Between tutoring Americans in French, visiting the market, and eagerly sampling the results of Julia’s studies at Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, Tabitha’s sojourn is proving thoroughly delightful. That is, until the cold December day they return ...

Murder at Mallowen Hall (Phyllida Bright Mystery #1) Author: Colleen Cambridge Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense Publisher: Kensington Release Date: 2021 Pages: 274 Source: Netgalley/Publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: The first in an exciting new historical mystery series set in the home of Agatha Christie!       Colleen Cambridge's charming and inventive new historical series introduces an unforgettable heroine in Phyllida Bright, fictional housekeeper for none other than famed mystery novelist Agatha Christie. When a dead body is found during a house party at the home of Agatha Christie and her husband Max Mallowan, it's up to famous author's head of household, Phyllida Bright, to investigate...         Tucked away among Devon’s rolling green hills, Mallowan Hall combines the best of English tradition with the modern conveniences of 1930. Housekeeper Phyllida Bright, as efficient as she...