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About Murder au Chocolat (The Claire Baskerville Mysteries)

In Paris, the pastries and chocolates are always divine—but secrets still simmer, and revenge is always served bittersweet. Claire Baskerville has finally found a sense of peace in her life. Her grandson Cameron is living under her roof and settled down after his trauma of the year before and having her foster son Robbie and husband Jean-Marc by her side goes a long way to making her life perfect. But when a renowned food critic drops dead during a private tasting at Le Bijou Chocolat, the cozy chocolate shop owned by Claire’s American friend, that peace is shattered. Poisoned truffles, a history of rivalries, and whispers of sabotage soon cast suspicion on Rachel—and of course Claire can’t stand by while her friend’s life crumbles. As she digs deeper, Claire uncovers more than just a bitter feud between chocolatiers. Rachel has been hiding a painful secret from her past, one that has come back with a vengeance: As blackmail turns to murder, Claire must untangle a web of lies, hidden identities, and carefully planted evidence before the killer strikes again. With her fierce determination and a knack for uncovering the truth, Claire races against the clock to save her friend. But in the City of Lights—and shadows—nothing is as innocent as it appears. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries who long to visit Paris,Murder au Chocolatis a deliciously devious tale of betrayal, revenge, and the dark secrets that simmer beneath the surface.

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