by Peter Mayle
First published 1988
When a small-town baker stumbles upon a body in his buttery, his quiet life turns to chaos. Drawn into the investigation, he must navigate a web of eccentrics, red herrings, and slippery suspects to uncover the truth. With his knack for getting into sticky situations, he'll need to keep his cool if he hopes to clear his name and solve the case before the killer strikes again.
Genres: fiction, mystery, crime, contemporary
Vibes: cozy, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: amateur-sleuth, fish-out-of-water
32 pages · Paperback · Methuen Publishing Ltd