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An Aixcentric follower yesterday prompted me to remind everyone of a series of crime novels set in Aix.  She had spent time in town recently on holiday and loved reading fiction set in places newly familiar.  For all those who aren’t in Provence right now but would like to immerse themselves in the unique ambiance of Aix, the ‘Verlaque and Bonnet Mystery’ series by M. L. Longworth provides the perfect escapism.

There are 8 titles to date with stories set in villages around town, the coast too, as well as the streets and squares of Aix. ‘Death at the Chateau Bremont’ (see photo) is perhaps the best starting point, being the first in the series; but all the novels are stand-alone so dive in wherever you like.

M. L . Longworth has written for The Washington Post, The Times (London), The Independent, and Bon Appétit magazine. She divides her time between Aix-en-Provence, where she writes, and Paris, where she teaches writing at New York University’s Paris campus.

The books are available at Aix’s English language book-shop, Book-in-Bar, or from Amazon: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=amazon.fr+m+l+longworth

PS. To read my reviews of her novels over the years, just type Longworth into the Aixcentric search bar and they should pop up.