A Most Parisian Murder

Meet the Honourable Opal Laplume – hatmaker, world traveller, dog lover and… amateur sleuth?

Paris, 1930. Opal Laplume’s snobby family may think the theatre is no place for a lady, but she has always dreamed of seeing her name in lights. A seamstress job at the Paris cabaret seems the perfect fit for her sewing skills… But when lead dancer Valentine is pushed from her balcony, Opal’s life of buttery croissants, cosy cafes and riverside walks with poodle Napoleon hangs in the balance. Can she catch a killer and save the show?

Setting aside her needle and thread, Opal starts tying together her suspects. Who wanted Valentine out of the limelight before opening night? Was it her secret lover, who she argued with the night she fell? The unknown man following the dancers? Or could it be whoever carved a threatening note into the director’s four-poster bed?

When someone is killed on stage, Opal realises she’s faced with a much bigger plot than she thought. The murderer seems determined that the show must go off, but can she track them down and solve the case, or will it be curtains for her too?

Take a trip to Paris in this addictive Golden Age cozy mystery full of charm, clever clues and surprising twists. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright.

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‘Absolute delight! From the moment the story began, I was completely drawn in… captivating… twists that kept me guessing… the tension built masterfully. I absolutely can’t wait to read the next Opal Laplume adventure.’ Amazon reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘Fabulous… put a huge smile on my face… easy to slip into, but not so easy to put down.’ French Village Diaries

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