Welcome to the grand opening of Fromagerie Bessette. Or as it’s more commonly known by the residents of small-town Providence, Ohio-the Cheese Shop. Proprietor Charlotte Bessette has prepared a delightful sampling of bold Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, delicious tortes of Stilton and Mascarpone, and a taste of Sauvignon Blanc-but someone else has decided to make a little crime of passion the piece de resistance. Right outside the shop Charlotte finds a body, the victim stabbed to death with one of her prized olive-wood handled knives.
This book will be released in early July 2010.
My Review: This is a great addition to the cozy mystery genre. I LOVED it. The characters have a French bend. The main character has what would be called a “nontraditional family.” The idea of a cheese shop with cheese products and cheese recipes is awesome. The mystery is engaging with twists and turns at times, yet there is also character building along the way. The main character, Charlotte, is very easy to relate to. She is a single 30 something, yet she is helping to raise her cousin’s eight-year-old twin girls. Some questions are left unanswered meaning, hopefully, that this is the beginning of a series of books! Watch for the release of this book. If you love cozy mysteries, you will love this book!
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May 29th, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Sounds cute. Great review. I LOVE cozies.
May 31st, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Cheese, wine and a cozy mystery – what could be better! I’ll be first in line to buy it!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Avery Aames is a wonderful writer, and I predict a long and successful career for her in the mystery genre!
May 31st, 2010 at 2:55 pm
I’m looking forward to this read so much! I might have to put plastic wrap over the pages to keep my drooling off, though. A whole book riddled with cheese references and recipes! And murder, too. Yum.
May 31st, 2010 at 3:46 pm
I can already tell I’ll gain a few pounds reading this! Cheese is my favorite food group. This sounds like a delicious read!
May 31st, 2010 at 4:06 pm
Mmmm…sounds like a yummy book. Now I’m craving a grilled cheese, or maybe nachos or perhaps a cheesy casserole! Then again, I think I’ll just pick up a copy of the book and try one of the recipes inside!
May 31st, 2010 at 7:11 pm
I think this will be a great read. And Avery’s a genius with the yummy cheese recipes on Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen. Can’t wait!
MJ
May 31st, 2010 at 7:17 pm
I have Avery’s book on my list of “must reads.” Can’t wait to read it and try some recipes. Sounds like a great cozy.
EBD
May 31st, 2010 at 8:20 pm
This sounds like a dangerously fattening story! Can’t wait to read it.
May 31st, 2010 at 8:32 pm
I’ve been curiously and anxiously awaiting your book’s pub date. This review really whets the appetite for reading AND eating. Yum – cheese. Yummy – murder!
June 1st, 2010 at 7:44 am
I’ve had this book on my wish list for months.
Great review.
Patg
June 1st, 2010 at 8:55 am
Great review, Avery! So excited for July!
June 2nd, 2010 at 8:46 am
Great review for Avery’s debut mystery. Can’t wait to read it!
Marilyn
August 1st, 2010 at 2:59 pm
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