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An American in Paris aka Claire Baskerville #1-3
An American in Paris Mysteries: Books 1-3
The first three books of the popular An American in Paris Mysteries.
Claire Baskerville is a sixty-something newly widowed American who finds herself living and working in Paris as a private investigator for the English-speaking expat community.
In spite of a genetic brain anomaly that makes it impossible for her to remember faces –even ones she’d seen just moments before—Claire tackles the cases that the cops aren’t interested in solving. She does it with American know-how and dogged perseverance. Along the way she discovers that life in the City of Light can be a new beginning—in every way that makes life pleasurable—even for a woman of a certain age.
These books are a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language. An adorable French bulldog is her loyal companion through her adventures.
Genre: cozy amateur woman sleuth
Claire Baskerville is a sixty-something newly widowed American who finds herself living and working in Paris as a private investigator for the English-speaking expat community.
In spite of a genetic brain anomaly that makes it impossible for her to remember faces –even ones she’d seen just moments before—Claire tackles the cases that the cops aren’t interested in solving. She does it with American know-how and dogged perseverance. Along the way she discovers that life in the City of Light can be a new beginning—in every way that makes life pleasurable—even for a woman of a certain age.
These books are a clean read: no graphic violence, sex or strong language. An adorable French bulldog is her loyal companion through her adventures.
Genre: cozy amateur woman sleuth
- GenresMysteryMystery Thriller
965 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 20, 2020
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March 26, 2021
An interesting trilogies of murder set in the historic and romantic city of Paris
An interesting trilogies of murder set in the historic and romantic city of Paris. Claire a “mature” American woman becomes widowed with a murdered husband, and then leads the police in the search for the murder, that is just the plot in the 1st book. The scenery of wonderful Paris and complex murders continue thru the series.
An interesting trilogies of murder set in the historic and romantic city of Paris. Claire a “mature” American woman becomes widowed with a murdered husband, and then leads the police in the search for the murder, that is just the plot in the 1st book. The scenery of wonderful Paris and complex murders continue thru the series.
July 1, 2022
a woman of a certain age-touché!
If you are a mystery fan and a woman of a certain age 60+ you will do enjoy this read -it’s easy to read it’s enjoyable -it has life relating experiences- I am toying with getting the rest of the series!
If you are a mystery fan and a woman of a certain age 60+ you will do enjoy this read -it’s easy to read it’s enjoyable -it has life relating experiences- I am toying with getting the rest of the series!
April 25, 2021
Look out Miss Marple, Claire is here.
What's not to love about Claire, the 60+ ex pat in Paris who is a private detective and involved with a handsome Paris police detective. She overcomes her inability to recognise faces by using her powers of observation with all her other senses. Claire is proof life doesn't end at 60. In fact it is more filled with mysteries, surprises and romance than the previous 59 years ever held. You'll be staying up late just to see what Claire has gotten herself into now. This is a great series for us older mystery lovers.
What's not to love about Claire, the 60+ ex pat in Paris who is a private detective and involved with a handsome Paris police detective. She overcomes her inability to recognise faces by using her powers of observation with all her other senses. Claire is proof life doesn't end at 60. In fact it is more filled with mysteries, surprises and romance than the previous 59 years ever held. You'll be staying up late just to see what Claire has gotten herself into now. This is a great series for us older mystery lovers.
December 23, 2021
Great story line And wonderful character development.
Twist and turns that had me looking in all directions for the correct killer and in the end I was thoroughly surprised. I really enjoyed these 3 books. It was obvious that the author was very familiar with Paris .. Her discriptions brought me back to my time in that wonderful city.
Twist and turns that had me looking in all directions for the correct killer and in the end I was thoroughly surprised. I really enjoyed these 3 books. It was obvious that the author was very familiar with Paris .. Her discriptions brought me back to my time in that wonderful city.
September 8, 2025
Book ONE review:
Keep me questing the entire way. Did not see the murderer’s truth at all. A little difficult to believe that a person with face blindness could be a “skip tracer”, I’m assuming, amateur private investigator. Was enjoyable to read a book about a 60+ year old woman who is in decent health.
Keep me questing the entire way. Did not see the murderer’s truth at all. A little difficult to believe that a person with face blindness could be a “skip tracer”, I’m assuming, amateur private investigator. Was enjoyable to read a book about a 60+ year old woman who is in decent health.
March 23, 2021
Enjoyable but sloppy
The character and atmosphere depictions are well.done, and almost make up for resolutions that have no logical or realistIC explanation. I would like to remind the writer that the French emergency number is 112
The character and atmosphere depictions are well.done, and almost make up for resolutions that have no logical or realistIC explanation. I would like to remind the writer that the French emergency number is 112
March 27, 2021
Recommend
Enjoyed this series, the excellent descriptions of places in Paris I remember from a visit, the characters and the plot were well defined. Very well written series, enjoyable.
Enjoyed this series, the excellent descriptions of places in Paris I remember from a visit, the characters and the plot were well defined. Very well written series, enjoyable.
March 27, 2021
Loved this series
I love the American in Paris series. If you are even slightly familiar with Paris, google the various locations, and if you are anything like me, that will add to the enjoyment of this beyond “cozy” mystery series. I can hardly wait for the next book!
I love the American in Paris series. If you are even slightly familiar with Paris, google the various locations, and if you are anything like me, that will add to the enjoyment of this beyond “cozy” mystery series. I can hardly wait for the next book!
March 29, 2021
An American in Paris
I really enjoyed reading these books. Each book was so exciting to read and each had a surprise ending. I'm looking forward to reading more books written by Susan Kiernan-Lewis.
I really enjoyed reading these books. Each book was so exciting to read and each had a surprise ending. I'm looking forward to reading more books written by Susan Kiernan-Lewis.
May 12, 2021
Loved this series and will certainly look forward to more. At my age, I can identify with Claire but envy her energy. While the plots keep reader interested and involved, the endings always invoke a WOW.
May 12, 2021
I liked these books a lot primarily because they are set in Paris and I love the city. But the main character is a woman of strength, tenacity and and determination and that makes for a good combination. I will try and get copies of her other books.
May 15, 2021
The trio of books were hard to put down!
The three American in Paris mysteries books were hard to put down. Not only were they entertaining and well written but also somewhat educational about Paris. They are well worth reading!
The three American in Paris mysteries books were hard to put down. Not only were they entertaining and well written but also somewhat educational about Paris. They are well worth reading!
January 6, 2022
Okay read, if you suspend belief and accept unrealistic coincidences. My main gripe is the constant mention of her age (every paragraph it seemed). Since when is 60 elderly? Isn’t this the 21st century?
I only read the first book. No more for me.
I only read the first book. No more for me.
January 17, 2025
Great books
It was so fun to follow Claire on All her adventures in solving crime. Such fun books to read! Great characters, great settings, great storylines. Had a great time. Thank u for ur amazing books.
It was so fun to follow Claire on All her adventures in solving crime. Such fun books to read! Great characters, great settings, great storylines. Had a great time. Thank u for ur amazing books.
April 11, 2021
Paris, a different view
I enjoyed the books very much. Would love a map to follow all those walks around Paris. Will read the next ones
I enjoyed the books very much. Would love a map to follow all those walks around Paris. Will read the next ones
April 26, 2021
Muy bien
What great reads. These 3 chronicles of the detective life of a 60 year old grandma and her days in Paris have consumed me. Must reads.
What great reads. These 3 chronicles of the detective life of a 60 year old grandma and her days in Paris have consumed me. Must reads.
April 27, 2021
Excellent quick reads
Fast moving story line and endearing characters. Edge of your seat conclusions. Charming French setting. Can't put them down. Excellent read.
Fast moving story line and endearing characters. Edge of your seat conclusions. Charming French setting. Can't put them down. Excellent read.
May 9, 2021
Enjoyed her books immensely.
June 5, 2021
Could not put his book down
This mystery book was full of unexpected story lines that kept you in suspense. The book had many surprise endings.
This mystery book was full of unexpected story lines that kept you in suspense. The book had many surprise endings.
June 10, 2023
3.5 stars. Better than the Maggie Newberry series. Could not imagine the lead character being in her 60s!
November 12, 2023
kept me reading
The plot was thoroughly twisted, but in the end logical. The characters glowed with detail i really recommend reading this book
The plot was thoroughly twisted, but in the end logical. The characters glowed with detail i really recommend reading this book
May 11, 2022
These stories are a cross between a murder mystery and Eat Pray Love. A sixtyish woman rebuilds are live after a tragedy. As a former investigator she can't help herself from investigating murders while enjoying the food and culture of Paris.
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