Starred review from February 1, 2025
It's 1950 in Paris, and Tabitha Knight is once again finding dead bodies. In Cambridge's third "An American in Paris Mystery" (following A Murder Most French), Tabitha discovers the body of an up-and-coming haute-couture designer who has been strangled with a piece of lace. The next day, she finds another body (this one stabbed with scissors) inside the same fashion house. Tabitha gives in to her curious nature and investigates the murders, especially when it starts to appear that Christian Dior, or an employee of his fashion house, may be behind it all. Inspector Merveille is also investigating, and he's not enthusiastic (or surprised) that Tabitha is involved in the case. Meanwhile, Julia Child, Tabitha's friend and neighbor, gives her tips about life, love, and cooking. Readers will be enchanted by Cambridge's amazing descriptions of Julia Child's food, Parisian caf�s, and the gorgeous fashions in this pleasurable mystery set in postwar Paris. VERDICT One needn't have read the previous books in the series to enjoy this installment, but don't be surprised if readers want to go back and see what they missed. Come for the historical Parisian setting and mystery, stay for the food and wine.--Sarah Sullivan
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