The French Market Murder
A totally charming and unputdownable cozy murder mystery
by Greg Mosse
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Pub Date Jun 04 2026 | Archive Date Jun 04 2026
Hodder & Stoughton | Hodder Paperbacks
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'Such a delightful cozy mystery! The charming setting, lovable characters, and clever whodunit made this an absolute joy to read' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Such a good story, I couldn't put it down' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🧺Sacré bleu! As the local village market is in full swing, get ready to stock up on the best products the south of France has to offer, from mouth-watering pastries, to fragrant lavender soap, and second-hand books ... and another mystery for amateur sleuth Zoe Pascal to solve!🧺
The delightful town of Sainte-Catherine, nestled in the heart of Provence, is preparing for the May bank holiday. The cobbled village square will be packed with stalls of the French market, selling wines, cheese, and other local products. Zoe Pascal, who runs the bookshop, is ready for a busy weekend recommending books to tourists and locals alike.
But the festivities have barely begun before Zoe and her loyal companion, Russell the dog, discover a body in an abandoned house behind her bookshop.
The police are quick to decide that they're investigating a murder. And as they're unable to identify the body, they recruit Zoe to help solve the case.
Is there a killer lurking in the bustling streets of Sainte-Catherine? Who in the village is hiding something? It's up to Zoe to find out, before time runs out...
Don't miss The French Market Murder, another utterly delightful and cozy murder mystery novel, perfect for fans of Clare Chase and T.A. Williams.
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
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781399760911 |
| PRICE | £10.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 368 |
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Sara W, Reviewer
Greg Mosse again delivers a fun yet intriguing cozy mystery with “The French Market Murder.”
Bookshop owner Zoe Pascal is joining forces with Denis from the local guest house to create a book tour in the lovely French village of Sainte-Catherine, known as “the book village.” With the first group set to appear, she’s excited to open a new chapter in her business. At the market in town she also meets Virginie, a lavender farmer who finds herself exhausted but also in a potentially exciting new chapter of her life. But when a new business partner goes missing, Virginie reaches out to Zoe for help.
In the meantime, Zoe’s spunky dog Russell, a Jack Russell terrier, makes an alarming discovery right next door to the Bookshop of My Dreams, which just might bring together the book tour’s members as well as Virginie’s experience.
Once again Mosse creates a fun quirky plot filled with twists, turns and misdirections, while also creating a unique and mysterious cast of characters. He even frequently references his own past Maisie Cooper series and gives a shout out to his author wife.
He does fill “The French Market Murder” with several good themes, too, like learning to understand people and their intentions; the power and impact of curiosity; and learn to trust your feelings about people.
Fans of stories about quaint village life and cozy mysteries, and series like Ian Moore’s “Follet Valley Mysteries,” Peter Boland’s “Charity Shop Detective Agency Mysteries” and Dee MacDonald’s “Ally McKinley Mysteries” will love “The French Market Murder,” which is due out June 4.
Five stars out of five.
Hodder & Stoughton provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.
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