Death in Saint-Chartier: Murder and intrigue in the heart of France

Laurent de Rodergues is writing his memoirs in Saint-Chartier, France, when Carlos, an eccentric millionaire, seeks to give the town's medieval château a makeover. When the château is unveiled, Carlos is found dead in a pool of blood. Laurent suspects foul play and sets out to unmask the murderer, but the town is rife with resentment and secret passions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 19 March 2020
Publisher: Allison & Busby

Seeking a quiet retreat to pen his memoirs, Laurent de Rodergues finds solace in Saint-Chartier, a charming village nestled in the heart of France. However, his serene existence is abruptly shattered by the arrival of Carlos, an eccentric millionaire with a grand plan to transform the town's medieval château into a lavish and contentious masterpiece. The château's unveiling after months of anticipation draws the entire town to marvel at its grandeur, only to discover their host lying lifeless in a pool of blood. Laurent suspects foul play, and despite the lack of evidence from the gendarmes, he embarks on a mission to uncover the murderer. However, the task at hand proves daunting as nearly everyone in the town, from jilted lovers to jealous rivals, disgruntled employees to shadowy associates, had a motive to see Carlos dead. As Laurent delves deeper into the town's intricate web of resentment and secret passions, he realizes that Saint-Chartier masks a darker reality beneath its idyllic façade.

Weight: 288g
Dimension: 129 x 199 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749024444