“Delightful . . . brings to life the quirky, earthy peasant culture of the Provence region.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“An intellectual feast . . . worthy of that other master of the French mystery, Georges Simenon. A winner.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch

“Amusing…truly chilling…Magnan should easily ?nd a niche with American readers who enjoy atmospheric, well-plotted mysteries. The Gallic charm doesn't hurt either.” —Denver Post

“Delightful and unusual . . . successfully combines elements of Christie's old-fashioned gentility and Mayle's French pastoral. . . . [W]ill please both mystery readers and Provence lovers.” —Booklist

“Whether you like truf?es or pigs, it is dif?cult to imagine anyone not relishing this savory dish of a book.” —Washington Times

“Delectably venal . . . consistently excellent and exquisitely descriptive. Vive Laviolette! Vive Magnan!” —Mystery Scene Magazine

“Deliciously rambles among quirky members of the populace and often macabre aspects of the case. . . . Smartly sublime entertainment.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A classic murder mystery.” —Indianapolis Star