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The Curse of la Fontaine
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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"In the latest captivating installment of M. L. Longworth's acclaimed Verlaque & Bonnet Provenocal Mystery series, the newlywed investigators contend with their most sinister challenge yet: a centuries-old curse...Chef Bear Valets has just opened his own restaurant, La Fontaine, in Aix-en-Provence. It's an immediate success--great reviews and a loyal clientele, including Verlaque and Bonnet. But when he decides to extend his restaurant's seating into an historic courtyard, some very powerful neighbors are against him. The historical society wants the courtyard, which had witnessed the 16th century hanging of an innocent man, and the murder of two resistant fighters in 1943 by the Gestapo, to remain untouched. Valets charges on, but has to temporarily close the restaurant when a skeleton is unearthed in the garden, buried in shallow ground next to an ancient stone fountain. La Fontaine reopens, only for more bad luck to hit. But when Valets begins receiving threatening letters, he becomes convinced that his life is in danger. And then the fountain, for only the third time in 352 years, stops running. By disturbing the garden, has Bear triggered the curse of la fontaine? And can newlyweds Verlaque and Bonnet solve the mystery before someone else ends up dead?"--
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rabbitprincess
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
Pickpick

A soft Pick. Delicious food, and yay for the wedding! But I felt that some elements of the mystery were deduced with hidden information, so I was confused about how those conclusions were reached.

CarolynM I really like this series, but mostly for Aix-en-Provence 2y
rabbitprincess @CarolynM Oh yeah, this series has definitely made me want to visit there! I started reading the books because Britbox adapted the first three novels and the adaptation stars Roger Allam, one of my favourite actors. 2y
CarolynM I didn‘t know about the adaptation, I‘ll have to look out for it. I like Roger Allam, but I‘m not sure he‘s my idea of Verlaque🤔 2y
rabbitprincess @CarolynM Yeah, I think both he and Bonnet have been aged up for the adaptation, given that Book Verlaque is in his 30s. Maybe they thought a juge d‘instruction needed to look older 😆 2y
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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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#BookHunt
After 5 titles in this series, the Judge and the History Professor marry in the 6th title.
While both live in Aix, they choose a church in a Ligurian village (3hr drive from the Provençal city)
Wedding takes place in early April, when the story begins.

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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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Not reading as much but familiar characters bring some comfort

1) tagged

2) "We need a hundred lives so that we can live in each place."
(Verlaque's reply to his wife's remark on all the places they are in love with)

#Two4Tuesday

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 😁 5y
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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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Pickpick

Despite the chic wedding, this is not my favourite. The ending was amusing though and I am biased towards the characters 😍 😍

It was gratifying to immediately proceed to next title. The American setting of the first chapter was a little unsettling but Longworth's writing put that right :D

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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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Updating post for #FriyayIntro esp with above
1) Newly launched at a local bakery chain 😅😆🤣
https://mothership.sg/2020/04/breadtalk-toilet-paper-cake/

2) hope to complete tagged this weekend
3) Chilling in bed after WFM and making burger (Babish style) for dinner

4) almond chocolate!! Had a bar earlier to boost spirits, anticipating the next round of constant upheaval

#KeepLitsyPositive

Tanisha_A HAHAHAH 5y
BookishMe @Tanisha_A IKR! Had to snap the pic 😉😉 5y
Kimzey 😂 5y
alisiakae 😂😂 5y
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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth
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Such chapter titles are why I am hooked to this Provençal series! Haha...

If you're curious why the wife replied no quickly - Empty fridge 😄😉
#currentlyReading

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BookishMe
The Curse of la Fontaine | M. L. Longworth

Groom, hours before his morning wedding :
I'm nervous about the pasta tonight. I hope they use a thick-enough noodle. One that will pick up the sauce.

(Then he heads over to the restaurant to make sure he likes the wine-glasses)

-I couldn't help chuckling aloud at this, while waiting for the bus to arrive. One of the many reasons why I like the Judge!!
Haha
#nowReading

BookishMe @Lynnsoprano this is the other series all about wine and dine! 5y
Lynnsoprano I definitely need to check this out! 5y
BookishMe @Lynnsoprano 👍🏽👍🏽 5y
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