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Stranded in Provence #7
Murder Très Gauche
One thing you can say about the apocalypse, the traffic problem seems to be solved
But that’s about all, especially for one American ex-pat stranded in France and trying to make the best of it. When a fellow American at the nearby alien detention camp is accused of murdering her French lover it’s up to Jules to prove she didn’t do it. Jules will travel to Aix-en-Provence to see how her countrywoman was forced to live after the lights turned off, to uncover the people who betrayed her—and why—and finally to confront the ruthless female warden of the alien detention camp who is determined to make her American prisoner pay—not just for the murdered Frenchman, but for the apocalypse itself.
Check out Book 7 in the Stranded in Provence cozy mystery series.
Genre: light cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, animal (dog) (cat)
But that’s about all, especially for one American ex-pat stranded in France and trying to make the best of it. When a fellow American at the nearby alien detention camp is accused of murdering her French lover it’s up to Jules to prove she didn’t do it. Jules will travel to Aix-en-Provence to see how her countrywoman was forced to live after the lights turned off, to uncover the people who betrayed her—and why—and finally to confront the ruthless female warden of the alien detention camp who is determined to make her American prisoner pay—not just for the murdered Frenchman, but for the apocalypse itself.
Check out Book 7 in the Stranded in Provence cozy mystery series.
Genre: light cozy mystery, women amateur sleuth, animal (dog) (cat)
208 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 25, 2018
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April 14, 2020
After a visit to the American internment camp, Jules realizes that there is a woman being held prisoner there for a murder she may or may not have committed. Though her friends and family also need her support, Jules turns her attention to this unknown person hoping to clear her of the crime.
When I first began this series, the premise of being stranded in a strange country after an apoplectic event seemed so close to science fiction; now we're living in circumstances that are if not similar, then akin to next-door neighbours. World events have shaped my view of this series - I have incredible respect for the author who wrote this long before we were plunged into our current lives.
The heroine is as engaging as always and, as always, she's found her way into a scrape due to her nature. Jules needs to right wrongs, not because she's a do-gooder or because she has a hero complex, but because she simply is unable to allow a miscarry of justice to occur. And yet, Jules is also a little bit flawed herself and that makes her so absolutely endearing.
In case it's not obvious, I adore this series. I spent most of the time I should be asleep reading this because I couldn't wait to see how the book resolved itself. It did not disappoint!
When I first began this series, the premise of being stranded in a strange country after an apoplectic event seemed so close to science fiction; now we're living in circumstances that are if not similar, then akin to next-door neighbours. World events have shaped my view of this series - I have incredible respect for the author who wrote this long before we were plunged into our current lives.
The heroine is as engaging as always and, as always, she's found her way into a scrape due to her nature. Jules needs to right wrongs, not because she's a do-gooder or because she has a hero complex, but because she simply is unable to allow a miscarry of justice to occur. And yet, Jules is also a little bit flawed herself and that makes her so absolutely endearing.
In case it's not obvious, I adore this series. I spent most of the time I should be asleep reading this because I couldn't wait to see how the book resolved itself. It did not disappoint!
January 5, 2020
The internment camps have now opened and Jules early on visits the camp close by her village (where she would be interned as an American if not for her fake marriage to Marco). Most of the American women seem content in the camp, but as Jules is leaving she spots one woman clearly locked in a cell and miserable. When Jules learns the woman has been arrested for murdering her lover, Jules decides to investigate, against the wishes of everyone.
Things are changing in the village as well, with some new revelations about a number of inhabitants, and the ending of the town's mayoral election.
Overall I enjoyed this one, and would give it a B/B-, so four stars here.
Things are changing in the village as well, with some new revelations about a number of inhabitants, and the ending of the town's mayoral election.
Overall I enjoyed this one, and would give it a B/B-, so four stars here.
July 18, 2018
Amazing Murder
This series is amazing! In this particular episode, Ms Kiernan-Lewis has achieved a great balance using similes and metaphors resulting in amusement and shattering excitement that leaves you in tears, and at times you're laughing so hard that you're falling off your chair. By this time, you are in love with the characters, particularly Les Soeurs and Jules with her sarcastic funny comments, and the development of her inner self resulting in loving her existence and the people who have become important to her. Thank you so much for this series. This is a must read book.
This series is amazing! In this particular episode, Ms Kiernan-Lewis has achieved a great balance using similes and metaphors resulting in amusement and shattering excitement that leaves you in tears, and at times you're laughing so hard that you're falling off your chair. By this time, you are in love with the characters, particularly Les Soeurs and Jules with her sarcastic funny comments, and the development of her inner self resulting in loving her existence and the people who have become important to her. Thank you so much for this series. This is a must read book.
August 9, 2020
French murder mystery
Jules visits an interment camp where the woman seem content while waiting to go home but as she walks past another building she sees a woman's terrified face behind bars and immediately asks who she is. When finding out she's a fellow countryman, she sets out to help her and almost gets herself killed in the process. Lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing. Very enjoyable
Jules visits an interment camp where the woman seem content while waiting to go home but as she walks past another building she sees a woman's terrified face behind bars and immediately asks who she is. When finding out she's a fellow countryman, she sets out to help her and almost gets herself killed in the process. Lots of twists and turns that will keep you guessing. Very enjoyable
May 16, 2019
Murder Tres Gauche
Each book in the Provence series is better than the one before. Well almost! I can’t wait to see what Jules gets up to next. From farm to Aix and to detention camp! She cannot seem to stay out of trouble! Le Souers and Luc certainly have their hands full! I can hardly wait till the next book. I’m totally into these books!
Each book in the Provence series is better than the one before. Well almost! I can’t wait to see what Jules gets up to next. From farm to Aix and to detention camp! She cannot seem to stay out of trouble! Le Souers and Luc certainly have their hands full! I can hardly wait till the next book. I’m totally into these books!
November 14, 2019
Jules gets herself in some scary trouble again!
Like many other reviewers, I have enjoyed the Stranded in Provence series a lot. This one did not disappoint. The author always delivers an unusual ending, and I surely did not see this ending coming, as usual. Enjoyable characters, edge of your seat action, challenging mystery and, romance, of course. Good read!
Like many other reviewers, I have enjoyed the Stranded in Provence series a lot. This one did not disappoint. The author always delivers an unusual ending, and I surely did not see this ending coming, as usual. Enjoyable characters, edge of your seat action, challenging mystery and, romance, of course. Good read!
August 18, 2020
Good story. A little far fetched. But I love Susan's books especially about France and the Provence part.
I enjoy the romanticism between Jules and Luc and wish them well. I hope they marry soon.
And I hope there is a new story about Jules decision to stay in south France with Luc and possibly their babies.
and most of all I have read entire series to date (1-8) and find the EMP condition compared to Covid-19 and what we all going through. Luckily we have electricity and gas for the cars but many things are the same.
I enjoy the romanticism between Jules and Luc and wish them well. I hope they marry soon.
And I hope there is a new story about Jules decision to stay in south France with Luc and possibly their babies.
and most of all I have read entire series to date (1-8) and find the EMP condition compared to Covid-19 and what we all going through. Luckily we have electricity and gas for the cars but many things are the same.
January 2, 2021
There is a really good, compelling story in there somewhere. Sadly, it just read more like an outline than a fleshed-out novel. The villan came out of nowhere. The main protagonist was a bit slow on the uptake. I would recommend reading while sitting on beach as the characters are well drawn and memorable.
May 1, 2021
Jules in trouble again
Love this series. Jules visits the camp where Americans are being held at the request of her friend Katrine. She sees that the Americans are being treated well. Upon leaving she sees a distressed woman being held in solitary confinement. This is the start of Jules troubles. A must read to see what happens next.
Love this series. Jules visits the camp where Americans are being held at the request of her friend Katrine. She sees that the Americans are being treated well. Upon leaving she sees a distressed woman being held in solitary confinement. This is the start of Jules troubles. A must read to see what happens next.
May 12, 2020
Impeccably compelling story
I loved this book. A very fresh plot line, so appropriate given the times of near apocalypse that we are now living in. I admit the multi generational characters, mystery, clever word play and description of delish French cuisine
I loved this book. A very fresh plot line, so appropriate given the times of near apocalypse that we are now living in. I admit the multi generational characters, mystery, clever word play and description of delish French cuisine
July 8, 2020
This book...EMP knocks out all cars, except, somehow, they're driving cars...
The whole plot plodded along like the nasty ass horse that the MC calls Gentle, which throws her at least once a week. That's not a gentle horse!
The whole plot plodded along like the nasty ass horse that the MC calls Gentle, which throws her at least once a week. That's not a gentle horse!
July 15, 2018
Murder mystery
I love all the stranded books. They just keep getting better. I don't want to give anything away. Just read all of them.
I love all the stranded books. They just keep getting better. I don't want to give anything away. Just read all of them.
July 16, 2018
Loved it! Have preordered the next one!
July 23, 2018
Again loved the book can't wait for the next one.
April 26, 2020
Another fun read with Jules and friends!
February 27, 2021
It was alright. Unexpected twist of things on who the murderer is.
April 4, 2021
This series rocks
There’s an equal dose of comedy, absurdity, cleverness all rolled into one. Sometimes I’d like to kick a few characters!
There’s an equal dose of comedy, absurdity, cleverness all rolled into one. Sometimes I’d like to kick a few characters!
October 23, 2021
Twists and Turns
This series is enjoyable! Does anyone wonder why there are so many murders in this tiny town? Jules is naive but likable and always gets her job done!
This series is enjoyable! Does anyone wonder why there are so many murders in this tiny town? Jules is naive but likable and always gets her job done!
March 24, 2023
could not get into this book
I tried several times to get into this book. It just didn’t hold my interest. I kept falling asleep. That is not a good sign.
I tried several times to get into this book. It just didn’t hold my interest. I kept falling asleep. That is not a good sign.
August 3, 2025
3.5 Quick fun read and this one got a bit darker and more interesting with a story from the sisters’ time in the French Resistance. Some tedious characters and sub plots
July 18, 2018
Pre-ordered, will be published 9/4/18. Oh joy! It appeared in my library early.... can't wait to read it!
Great mystery! I love Jules, a feisty, impetuous American making her way in France after a bomb over the Mediterranean destroyed the electrical grid stranding her in a small town in Provence.
You must read this series in order to thoroughly appreciate the clever ongoing plot. And thank you Susan for promising the next one in the series, Wined and Died, already preordered.
Great mystery! I love Jules, a feisty, impetuous American making her way in France after a bomb over the Mediterranean destroyed the electrical grid stranding her in a small town in Provence.
You must read this series in order to thoroughly appreciate the clever ongoing plot. And thank you Susan for promising the next one in the series, Wined and Died, already preordered.
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