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| Messandrierre by Angela Wren |
Messandrierre by Angela Wren
(murder mystery/romance) Release date: December 8, 2015 at Crooked Cat Publishing Ltd 119 pages ISBN: 978-1910510759 Website | GoodreadsSYNOPSIS
Sacrificing his job in investigation following an incident in Paris, Jacques Forêt has only a matter of weeks to solve a series of mysterious disappearances as a Gendarme in the rural French village of Messandrierre. But, as the number of missing persons rises, his difficult and hectoring boss puts obstacles in his way. Steely and determined, Jacques won't give up and, when a new Investigating Magistrate is appointed, he becomes the go-to local policeman for all the work on the case. Will he find the perpetrators before his lover, Beth, becomes a victim? Messandrierre is the first in a new crime series featuring investigator, Jacques Forêt.MY REVIEW
Strange things happen in small French villages, but the
village of Messandrierre
seems to have more than just secrets that are waiting
to be uncovered. I was gripped from the first mysterious chapter and then we
met Jacques Forêt, Gendarme, originally from Paris, with a past and currently
not really sure where he belongs. I liked him straight away. He was just the
person to unravel the seemingly unrelated events that have been reported in the
area and keep an eye on the odd goings on of some of the village residents. He
has his own way of working, that doesn’t always tie in with his boss, but his
independent rebellious streak just added to his appeal. Someone who tries her
best to ignore his appeal is Beth, past love interest of Jacques (lucky lady),
back in the village to tie up loose ends before moving on. However, as she tries
to sell the chalet she has inherited, it seems to open up her own personal
mysteries that need to be solved before she can work out her future. Knowing who to trust is the key.
seems to have more than just secrets that are waiting
to be uncovered. I was gripped from the first mysterious chapter and then we
met Jacques Forêt, Gendarme, originally from Paris, with a past and currently
not really sure where he belongs. I liked him straight away. He was just the
person to unravel the seemingly unrelated events that have been reported in the
area and keep an eye on the odd goings on of some of the village residents. He
has his own way of working, that doesn’t always tie in with his boss, but his
independent rebellious streak just added to his appeal. Someone who tries her
best to ignore his appeal is Beth, past love interest of Jacques (lucky lady),
back in the village to tie up loose ends before moving on. However, as she tries
to sell the chalet she has inherited, it seems to open up her own personal
mysteries that need to be solved before she can work out her future. Knowing who to trust is the key.
There are quite a lot of characters to keep track of, I
could have done with making notes, and you do need your wits about you as you are
reading this book. Angela cleverly drops in scenes from the past, designed to
confuse the mind as you go along, but thankfully by the end, all is revealed. I’m
hoping to get back to Messandriere with Angela very soon. In the meantime I
have really enjoyed following Angela’s blog where she has some cleverly thought
out character interviews with both Jacques (see here) and Beth (see here).
These really added to my enjoyment of village life in Messandriere.
This book would
be a great read to take on holiday, where you have the time to give it the
attention it deserves.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angela Wren
Having followed a career
in Project and Business Change Management,
I now work as an Actor and Director at a local theatre.
Iíve been writing, in a serious way, for about 5 years.
My work in project management has always involved drafting,
so writing, in its various forms,
has been a significant feature throughout my adult life.
I particularly enjoy the challenge of plotting
and planning different genres of work.
My short stories vary between contemporary romance, memoir,
mystery and historical.
I also write comic flash-fiction and have drafted two one-act plays
that have been recorded for local radio.
The majority of my stories are set in France
where I like to spend as much time as possible each year.
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