The Chateau Murder - A charming murder mystery and utterly gripping cozy crime novel for 2026

'This book checked all the boxes - charming characters, a tight-knit community, and a mystery that kept me guessing right up until the end. It's one of those stories that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and read all evening' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A well-written and intriguing storyline with some unexpected plot twists' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wish accidental detective Zoe Pascal bonne chance as she finds herself embroiled in another murder!

Zoe Pascal has settled into her new life in the picturesque village of Sainte-Catherine, running her beloved bookshop with her new companion, Russell the dog.

When an old friend invites Zoe to join her family at Chateau Palotte for the holidays, Zoe heads off into the French countryside to the grand, yet slightly dilapidated, castle.

But there's a frosty atmosphere at the chateau - and when the butler is found dead, Zoe is forced to ask: Was this an accident, or is there a murderer in the grounds?

Soon, Zoe uncovers that everyone staying at the chateau has a motive for murder - can she uncover the truth, before they strike again?

?Don't miss the next instalment in the utterly charming and cozy French Village Mystery series, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and Ian Moore!?

Readers love The French Village Mystery series:

'A delightful, original and cleverly plotted murder mystery with a rich sense of place that made me feel I had been transported to the quaint charm of Southern France' A.A. Chaudhuri

'A delight from start to finish' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A murder mystery that is heartwarming, cosy and delightfully bookish' Jamie West

'With memorable characters and a rich sense of place, this book is perfect for fans of cosy whodunits' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Combines the charm of a Provençal setting with a cleverly plotted puzzle that will keep readers guessing until the final page' Tim Stretton

'Utterly enjoyable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Colourful characters, a beautifully drawn location and a mystery within a mystery make this an eminently satisfying cosy' Neil Daws