Death in Provence - (Penelope Kite) by Serena Kent (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"It's love at first sight when Penelope Kite sees Le Chant d'Eau--The Song of Water--the stone farmhouse tucked high in the hills above the Luberon valley, complete with a garden, swimming pool, and sweeping mountain vistas. For years, Penelope put her unfaithful ex-husband and her ungrateful stepchildren first. Since taking early retirement from her job in forensics at the Home Office in England, she's been an unpaid babysitter and chauffeur for her grandchildren. Now, she's going to start living for herself. Though her dream house needs major renovations, Penelope impulsively buys the property and moves to St. Merlot. But Penelope's daydreams of an adventurous life in Provence didn't include finding a corpse floating face down in her swimming pool. The discovery of the dead man plunges her headlong into a Provence stew of intrigue and lingering resentments simmering beneath the deceptively sunny village. Having worked in the forensics office, Penelope knows a thing or two about murder investigations. To find answers, she must carefully navigate between her seemingly ubiquitous, supercilious (and enviously chic) estate agent, the disdainful chief of police, and the devilishly handsome mayor--even as she finds herself tempted by all the delicacies the region has to offer. Thank goodness her old friend Frankie is just a flight away ... and that Penelope is not quite as her new neighbors in St. Merlot believe"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The first entry in a clever, lighthearted mystery series set in modern Provence--a delightful blend of Agatha Christie and Peter Mayle--featuring the irrepressible Penelope Kite, a young-at-heart divorcee with a knack for stumbling across dead bodies.<br/><br/>It's love at first sight when Penelope Kite sees <em>Le Chant d'Eau</em>--The Song of Water--the stone farmhouse tucked high in the hills above the Luberon valley, complete with a garden, swimming pool, and sweeping mountain vistas. For years, Penelope put her unfaithful ex-husband and her ungrateful stepchildren first. Since taking early retirement from her job in forensics at the Home Office in England, she's been an unpaid babysitter and chauffeur for her grandchildren. Now, she's going to start living for herself. Though her dream house needs major renovations, Penelope impulsively buys the property and moves to St. Merlot. </p><p>But Penelope's daydreams of an adventurous life in Provence didn't include finding a corpse floating face down in her swimming pool. The discovery of the dead man plunges her headlong into a Provençal stew of intrigue and lingering resentments simmering beneath the deceptively sunny village. Having worked in the forensics office, Penelope knows a thing or two about murder investigations. To find answers, she must carefully navigate between her seemingly ubiquitous, supercilious (and enviably chic) estate agent, the disdainful chief of police, and the devilishly handsome mayor--even as she finds herself tempted by all the delicacies the region has to offer. Thank goodness her old friend Frankie is just a flight away . . . and that Penelope is not quite as naïve as her new neighbors in St. Merlot believe.</p><p>Set against the exquisite backdrop of Provence, steeped in history, atmosphere, and secrets, <em>Death in Provence</em> introduces an irresistible heroine and a delightful new mystery series. </p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>It's love at first sight when Penelope Kite sees Le Chant d'Eau--the Song of Water--a stone farmhouse tucked high in the hills above the Luberon valley, complete with a garden, a swimming pool, and sweeping mountain vistas. For years, Penelope put her unfaithful ex-husband and her ungrateful stepchildren first. Since taking early retirement from her job in forensics at the Home Office in England, she's been an unpaid babysitter and chauffeur for her grandchildren. Now she's going to start living for herself. Though her dream house needs major renovations, Penelope impulsively buys the property and moves to St Merlot.</p><p>But Penelope's daydreams of an adventurous life in Provence didn't include finding a corpse floating facedown in her swimming pool. The discovery of the dead man plunges her headlong into a Provençal stew of intrigue and lingering resentments simmering beneath the surface of the deceptively sunny village. To find answers, Penelope must carefully navigate between her seemingly ubiquitous, supercilious (and enviably chic) estate agent, the disdainful chief of police, and the devilishly handsome mayor--even as she finds herself tempted by all the delicacies the region has to offer. Thank goodness her old friend Frankie is just a flight away . . . and that Penelope is not quite as naïve as her new neighbors in St Merlot believe.</p><p>Set against the exquisite backdrop of Provence, steeped in history, atmosphere, and secrets, <em>Death in Provence</em> introduces an irresistible heroine and a delightful new mystery series.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Peter Mayle fans will enjoy this first novel and series opener."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em><br><br>"As scenic murders go, it's hard to beat the dead man floating in the swimming pool of Le Chant d'Eau, a stone farmhouse hilltop-high in <em>Death in Provence</em>.... Who could resist a vacation in Provence?"--<em>New York Times Book Review</em><br><br>"Riffing on Peter Mayle and his year in Provence--as well as Alexander McCall Smith and his Ladies' Detective Agency--this is the first in a breezy mystery series set among the vineyards and olive groves of the Luberon."--<em>National Geographic</em><br><br>"Charming.... While the quirky characters are enjoyable, it's the details of the details of Provençal life that will attract armchair travelers, fans of Peter Mayle."--<em>Library Journal</em><br><br>"Penelope sparkles, turning what could have been a lightweight Shirley Temple into champagne. Although Kent makes no promises, updates on her heroine's further adventures would be most welcome. "--<em>Kirkus</em><br>
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