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What is "A Body in Bordeaux" about?
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DI Archie Darling and his trusty Dalmatian companion Juno are enjoying a French escape as they steer their camper van toward the sun-drenched vineyards of Bordeaux.
Archie is instantly charmed by the region, setting up camp at the picturesque Château de Grand Loup. But despite the beauty and tranquillity of the French countryside, it’s not long before he detects his hosts’ fierce rivalry with the newly-opened, English-owned Château Shakespeare across the road. So, when a guest is found dead at a party at Château Shakespeare, Archie's relaxing holiday is put on hold.
Despite being on sabbatical, Archie’s professional sleuthing instinct proves impossible to resist. Before he knows it, dismayed at the blundering of the provincial police, he is creating his own list of suspects, from eccentric locals to secretive hotel owners, and ticking off clues as more attacks unfold.
And as he gets closer to unmasking the culprit, Archie must untangle a web of jealousy and village gossip before he ends up in the crosshairs of a killer.
Serving up the perfect mix of fine wine and foul play, A Body in Bordeaux is a delightful trip for fans of French travel and charming cosy mysteries.
Readers adore J.R. Leigh:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Has a touch of everything – charismatic characters, humour, intrigue, great dialogue and such an engaging plot.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Suspenseful, humorous and insightful with twists I didn’t see coming.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A very compelling read and I would never have guessed who did and was hiding what and I was completely shocked by the mega twists. An absolutely fantastic read filled with suspense, mystery, twists and much more.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘A super thriller with pieces that fit together like a good jigsaw puzzle.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Judy Leigh has created amateur sleuthing at its finest. I think the novel would make a fabulous television cosy crime drama. It was highly entertaining, most enjoyable, fun and light-hearted. I cannot wait for more of this fabulous series.’
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I flew through the book, soaking up the narrative, keen to get to the end to find out what happened. It has a touch of everything – charismatic characters, humour, intrigue, great dialogue and such an engaging plot.’
Who wrote "A Body in Bordeaux"?
"A Body in Bordeaux" was written by J.R. Leigh.
J. R. Leigh is one of the pen names of million-selling novelist Judy Leigh, who also writes historical/ dual timeline novels as Elena Collins. Her Seal Bay cozy crime series focuses on the beautiful location of Cornwall, while the new series visits stunning locations in France as a backdrop.
Having lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, Judy now lives in Somerset and has three black cats.
