Death in Avignon, Serena Kent
Death in Avignon, Serena Kent
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Death in Avignon
A Penelope Kite Novel

Author: Serena Kent

Narrator: Antonia Beamish

Unabridged: 9 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 03/03/2020

Synopsis

Set amidst the gorgeous backdrop of Provence, Serena Kent’s second book in the deliciously entertaining Penelope Kite series finds the amateur sleuth romantically linked with the mayor of St. Merlot and dashing to solve the murder of an expat artist—perfect for fans of Peter Mayle and Agatha Christie.After an eventful first few months in Provence, it seems Penelope is finally settling into her delightful new life, complete with a gorgeous love interest in the mayor of St. Merlot.When Penelope and the mayor attend a glamorous gallery opening, Penelope’s biggest worry is embarrassing herself in front of her date. But the evening takes a horrifying turn when a controversial expat painter, Roland Doncaster, chokes to death.A tragic accident? Or a malicious plot? Reluctantly drawn into the murder investigation, Penelope discovers that any number of jealous lovers and scheming rivals could be involved. And with dashing art dealers to charm, patisseries to resist, and her own friends under suspicion, Penelope will need to draw upon all her sleuthing talents to uncover the truth.Set against the stunning vistas of Provence, Serena Kent returns with the second installment of her charming mystery series featuring the unflappable Penelope Kite.

About Serena Kent

Serena Kent is the nom de plume of Deborah Lawrenson and her husband Robert Rees. They met at Cambridge University and pursued completely different careers, she in journalism and fiction; he in banking and music. They live in a house full of books in England, and an old hamlet in Provence which is also in dire need of more bookshelves.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anjana

One thing that I have going for me at this time is that despite picking up books with a similar tone, the contents of the stories and the rich layered backgrounds are making for interesting reading.  This particular book was no different, in being different that is. The entire book is set in France a......more

Goodreads review by Anne

I love the setting and protagonist of this cozy. I had trouble keeping track of who was who in the mystery this time. Why name characters Clemence and Claudine?......more

Goodreads review by Robin

This was a delicious slice of armchair travel – I have never personally been to Provence, but I think my new life goal might be to get there. Serena Kent’s British heroine, Penelope Kite, has started over in Provence after a divorce and seeing her children out of the nest. She’s rehabbed a gorgeous......more

Goodreads review by Lel

Penny has moved to France, for a new life after her divorce…. She has friends, the ‘sharp’ Clemence is chic and glamorous, takes Penny to Museums, Art Galleries and music events……the handsome Mayor, Laurent is a possible romance too and the marvellous Frankie brings some humour… One evening at an art......more

Goodreads review by Patricia

After murder and mayhem the previous year (Death in Provence), Penelope Kite is finally feeling settled in her new life in the charming Provençal village of St Merlot. Renovations on her stone farmhouse are almost complete. Family is coming to visit. And there is that dinner date with the dashing an......more

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