Name: Designs on the Dead
Price: 14.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Author: Emilia Bernhard
ISBN: 9781643854557

Emilia Bernhard’s third Death in Paris novel, featuring two American sleuths in the City of Lights, is perfect for fans of M. L. Longworth and Juliet Blackwell.

In Paris, some are dying for the latest fashion…others will kill for it.

Having successfully solved two murders in the City of Lights, self-proclaimed private detectives Rachel Levis and Magda Stevens are ready to take on the world. Or at least the 3rd arrondissement. Which is good news when renowned fashion designer Roland Guipure is found lifeless outside his own birthday party in that upscale neighbourhood, dead from an apparent overdose.

Rachel thinks its murder, and when it turns out the police agree, the two Americans roll up their sleeves for another murder investigation. And there are plenty of suspects: the angry assistant designer promoted to the top spot as a result of Guipure’s death; the lovelorn PA who was crushed by the designer’s lack of interest in her; the former boyfriend who lost his meal ticket as a result of Guipure’s successful stay in rehab. Not to mention that the designer’s murder occurred a few days before that of an American tourist who seems to be connected to him in some mysterious way. Paris is beginning to feel crowded with corpses. Coincidence or just bad luck?

As the clues and suspects pile up, Rachel and Magda rush to find the murderer before another death is cut from the same cloth.

Praise for Designs on the Dead:
“Lively and well plotted, with enchanting glimpses of life in Paris.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“[A] deftly crafted ‘whodunnit’ … replete with the kind of unexpected plot twists and turns that make for a fully entertaining and compulsive page turner.”
—Midwest Book Review

Praise for the Death in Paris mysteries:
“A fun romp through Paris’s chicest districts alongside two delightful amateur sleuths.”
—M. L. Longworth, author of the Provençal Mystery series

“A dreamy location, plenty of sensory details, a passel of suspects…A wonderful new series set in the most beautiful city in the world.”
—Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Key

“Bernhard has crafted a delightfully atmospheric mystery, a pièce de résistance filled with the flavor of Paris, France.”
—Allyson K. Abbott, author of Murder on the Rocks

“A captivating cozy murder mystery with a bonus tour of everyone’s favorite city.”
—John Pearce, author of Treasure of Saint-Lazare

“Très charmant…Fans of cozies and the City of Lights, or drawn to the theme of female friendship, will eagerly await an encore. Pair this with Cara Black’s beloved Aimée Leduc series.”
—Booklist, starred review

“Charming…[For] fans of Mary Kay Andrews or Laura Childs.”
—Library Journal

“The interplay between Boussicault and Rachel…drive the narrative as much as the puzzle.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“This mystery has it all: authentic Parisian local color, fully realized characters, amusing dialogue, and a satisfyingly complex plot.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Another deftly crafted ‘A Death in Paris’ mystery…A riveting read from cover to cover.”
—Midwest Book Review

“[A] fun, engaging and witty writing style…The Books of the Dead is a must for mystery fans who like a little international drama and an enticing amateur sleuth.”
—Manhattan Book Review

“A vivid picture of the delights and day-to-day of Paris living…Rachel and Magda are a wonderful sleuthing duo and I enjoyed them hashing out the information about the suspects, in true Parisian fashion.”
—Night Owl Reviews

“Francophiles in particular will enjoy and be familiar with the descriptions of Parisian food, clothes, fashions, hairstyles, boulevards, streets, shops, cafes, language, and culture.”
—NY Journal of Books

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